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Confined establishments approved to export captive-bred birds to the EU

Lists of confined establishments in Great Britain, Jersey and the Isle of Man approved to export or move captive-bred birds to the EU or Northern Ireland.

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Your premises must be approved as a confined establishment by the competent authority in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), Jersey and the Isle of Man if you’re exporting or moving captive-bred birds to the EU and Northern Ireland for:

  • exhibitions
  • education
  • conservation
  • research

Confined establishments are permanent premises, such as zoos or laboratories.

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is the competent authority in Great Britain.

Read how to export ungulates and captive-bred birds from Great Britain to the EU.

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Published 9 December 2021
Last updated 420 March 2025 + show all updates
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