OLD (new style): Importing & exporting
General trade regulations to/from the UK, as well as those specific to the animal feed business.
Trading in goods
General information on the importing and exporting of goods to the UK:
How to check the tariff rates that apply to goods you import
Businesses that export from GB to EU/NI will need export health certificates for many products
What is an Export Health Certificate (EHC)?
- EHCs are required for all products of animal origin and ABPs.
- More than one EHC may be required for some products.
- An EHC is required for each country the consignment is transiting. The EU is considered as one country but if the consignment was transiting the EU to reach a third country two EHCs will be required.
- Please check the content of the EHC to see if it is suitable for the product. Please note: there is not an EHC for every single product variety. You should choose the EHC where the conditions are most appropriate. You should check what your signing OV if you are unsure which to use.
Find a professional to certify export health certificates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Where a suitable certificate doesn’t currently exist, it is advised that you request your importing customer to contact the competent authority (Defra equivalent) of the EU country where your consignment is destined. They should then send you the necessary paperwork/licence they require in line with their national rules.
What are the EHCs for pet food?
- ABPs for pet food, EHC 8311
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-animal-by-products-for-the-manufacture-of-pet-food-to-or-transit-through-the-european-union-certificate-8311 - Canned pet food, EHC 8324
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-canned-pet-food-to-or-transit-through-the-european-union-certificate-8324 - Non-canned pet food, EHC 8305
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-processed-pet-food-other-than-canned-pet-food-to-or-transit-through-the-european-union-certificate-8305 - Dog chews, EHC 8325
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-dog-chews-to-the-european-union-certificate-8325 - Raw pet food, EHC 8306
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-raw-pet-food-for-direct-sale-or-animal-by-products-to-be-fed-to-fur-animals-to-or-transit-through-the-european-union-certificate-8306 - Trade Samples, EHC 8312
https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-animal-by-products-for-purposes-outside-the-feed-chain-or-for-trade-samples-to-or-transit-through-the-european-union-certificate-8312