Using export health certificate (EHC) online: certifier guidance
Guidance for Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs(FCCOs) ) on registering for EHC Online and certifying export health certificates.
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Guidance on certifying export health certificates and using EHC Online for:
- Official Veterinarians (OVs)
- Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs)
If you’re using EHC online as an exporter read the separate guidance for exporters.
You can find more guidance for certifiers on Improve international.
Webinars
WatchWebinar webinars on YouTubecertifier for help with registering with EHC online.
Certifier registration
This webinar is for official vets and health inspectors on how to register for EHC Online as a sole trader.trader is for OVs and FCCOs.
This webinar has taken place. You can watch the video of the session on YouTube:
Updates to this page
Published 2 December 2024
Last updated 30 September 2026
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The way you contact APHA has changed. The email address exports@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. We have added a link to the contact form.
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First published.
Update history
2026-09-30 15:16
The way you contact APHA has changed. The email address exports@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. We have added a link to the contact form.
2024-12-02 09:30
First published.
Details
Guidance on certifying export health certificates and using EHC Online for:
- Official Veterinarians (OVs)
- Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs)
If you’re using EHC online as an exporter read the separate guidance for exporters.
You can find more guidance for certifiers on Improve international.
Webinars
WatchWebinar webinars on YouTubecertifier for help with registering with EHC online.
Certifier registration
This webinar is for official vets and health inspectors on how to register for EHC Online as a sole trader.trader is for OVs and FCCOs.
This webinar has taken place. You can watch the video of the session on YouTube:
Updates to this page
-
The way you contact APHA has changed. The email address exports@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. We have added a link to the contact form.
-
First published.
Update history
2026-09-30 15:16
The way you contact APHA has changed. The email address exports@apha.gov.uk is no longer in use. We have added a link to the contact form.
2024-12-02 09:30
First published.