Meat and meat product exports
You can apply to export meat and meat products following the link below. Here you will find guidance and templates to help you make your application. Please note, where required, exporters should continue to submit their preloading notification/details of planned exports for the coming week via the usual email contact details for example to the Meat Inspection Team at the dispatch premises.
Before you start
In order to begin your application on the DAERA Export Certification System (DECS) you will need to know the number of the Export Health Certificate (EHC) you require for the export and to ensure that you have any supporting documents ready for upload.
You can obtain the number of the EHC application from Defra form finder.
Please note that if exporting meat / meat products to ROI, you will now be able to complete Background Certificate 8796 during the application process on DECS.
Guidance on using DECS is available in the exporter’s instructions at the link below:
If you need help to complete an EHC application please contact your regional DAERA Direct Office for assistance.
If there is insufficient space on the EHC application to record full product details you need to complete a schedule and submit this with your application. The schedule and instructions for completion are available using the link below:
Exporters should review the Notes for Guidance for each certificate (available via the Defra form finder) to confirm whether import permits or importing authority approvals are also required. Where they are, these should be obtained from the importing authorities prior to applying for an EHC and uploaded along with all other application documents via DECS.
Frequent exporters may find it useful to review the supporting documentation they usually submit with a particular export and upload similar consignment specific information to DECS at the time of application.
Exporters are advised to check Form Finder for the availability of the EHCs for their commodities.
In the event that an EHC is not currently available please contact DAERATradeExports@daera-ni.gov.uk
Exports to Third Countries (specific guidance)
For exports of fresh beef from Northern Ireland to Canada for onward export to the United States of America using EHC 7833, exporters will be required to also submit Supplementary Certificate EHC7833 SUP.
Specific guidance on how to submit both the EHC7833 and SUP can be found below:
Export of fresh beef to Canada for onward export to the United States of America