You can apply for an Export Health Certificate (EHC) for EU Member States and non- EU Member States (Third Countries) for aquaculture animals and aquaculture products by following the instructions below.
Before you start
‘Aquaculture animal’ means any aquatic animal at any stage of its life, including eggs and sperm/gametes, dead, reared in a farm or mollusc farming area, including any aquatic animal from the wild intended for a farm or mollusc farming area.
‘Aquaculture products’ means any product derived from ‘aquaculture animals’.
NB: Live oysters for direct human consumption are certified by Local Authority Environmental Health Officers - see the Fish and Seafood Products – exports for human consumption Section for further details.
How to apply for an EHC
The EHC application form is located at the link below:
Complete the application form and e-mail it to: Fish.Health@daera-ni.gov.uk
EHCs are issued by DAERA Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI). .Applications must be submitted at least two working days before the proposed date of movement to allow the FHI to plan an inspection of your consignment before export.
If you require any assistance or further advice/information please contact:
Fisheries Inspectorate
Rathkeltair House
Market Street
Downpatrick
BT30 6AJ
Telephone: 028 4461 8089
Email: Fish.Health@daera-ni.gov.uk
Disease status for aquaculture exports
The disease status of marine areas in which aquaculture products are harvested in Northern Ireland can be viewed at the following link: Northern Ireland Marine Disease Control Compartments
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