Products Harmonized by the European Union

1. Although the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom will continue to follow the export requirements for the European Union.

Products Not Harmonized by the European Union

1. Samples imported for research and/or evaluation.

UK import licensing information for these products is available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animal-trade/imports-non-eu/

Ineligible Egg Products 

Egg products coming from an establishment within the 10 km zone indicated in the “map” column in the table that have not undergone one of the treatments listed under the second II.1.1. on the egg products (GBHC076X) certificate, produced on or after the date in the “date” column are not eligible to export to or transit via Great Britain, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man. County name is provided for reference, however restrictions are based on the 10 km zone in the map. Zone color for each date is specified on the map when there are multiple zones on the same map. If a facility is located in multiple zones, the earliest date of ineligibility must be used.

Documentation - Required Certificates 

Advisory - Exporters should verify that the shipping date on any original export certificate or accompanying shipping documents does not precede the FSIS signature date on the certificate. Failure to do so can result in the detention of the shipment at the Port of Entry into the United Kingdom. On replacement certificates, the date of departure may precede the signature date as the shipment may have departed prior to issuing the replacement certificate.

1. For all replacement certificates, please add the following statement on the last page of the letterhead certificate:
   “This certificate replaces certificate no. <insert original certificate number(s)> dated <insert date(s) of the original certificate(s)>.  The export mark on the product covered by this certificate shows certificate no. ________.”
   If multiple certificates are consolidated into one replacement certificate, then please list each certificate number and the date.
2. Upon receipt of results of laboratory analyses as outlined in the EU Export Requirements for Egg Products, determine that the lot of product tested is eligible (does not exceed the criteria stated above) for certification. 
3. Each shipment consigned to the United Kingdom must be accompanied by FSIS Form 9060-5EP, Egg Products Export Certificate of Wholesomeness, the FSIS Letterhead Certificate, and a copy of the lab results.  The UK requires a veterinary signature on the egg product certificates. 
4. All UK export certificates must have an Export Stamp applied in the area on the certificate provided for an "Official stamp" in the signature block on the last page of the certificate as well as at the bottom of each preceding page of the certificate along with the signature of the certifying official. The Export Stamp identifies the Certificate Number indicated on FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.  The Export Stamp must be applied in a color of ink other than black. The signature of the official signing the certificate must be in a color of ink other than black.
5. Egg products transiting or being temporarily stored in the UK must have an appropriate transit certificate related to animal health. See “Transit Certificates” in the appropriate section below.
6. Exporters should ensure that the egg product establishment number on the certificates and the containers is identified exactly as shown in the plants eligible to export to the UK.

EGG PRODUCTS

1. Exporters should ensure that the egg product establishment number on the certificates and the containers is identified exactly as shown in the plants eligible to export to the UK.
2. EGG PRODUCTS
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5EP Export Certificate of Wholesomeness for Egg Products
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate Veterinary certificate for egg products intended for consignment to the United Kingdom from third countries. 
3. TRANSIT CERTIFICATES
   Shipments of U.S. egg products transiting through or being temporarily stored in the United Kingdom (including ships' stores and military shipments) must be accompanied by a transit certificate.  
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5EP Export Certificate of Wholesomeness for Egg Products 
   2. FSIS Letterhead Certificate for transit/storage of specified pathogen-free eggs, meat, minced meat and mechanically separated meat of poultry, ratites and wild game-bird, eggs and egg products in the United Kingdom. 

Any questions related to the UK certificates for egg products should be directed to FSIS at 202-720-0082, (855) 444-9904, or at ImportExport@fsis.usda.gov.

Poultry meat and poultry meat products from the 10 km zone indicated in the “map” column in the table produced on or after the date in the “date” column are not eligible for export to or transit via Great Britain, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man. Within the zone, poultry slaughtered and processed before the date in the “date” column are eligible. County name is provided for reference, however restrictions are based on the 10 km zone in the map. Zone color for each date is specified on the map when there are multiple zones on the same map. If a facility is located in multiple zones, the earliest date of ineligibility must be used.

A. Although the United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, the United Kingdom will continue to follow the export requirements for the European Union. 

Note: Great Britain (UK) will continue to accept current EU model Health Certificates for exports from the United States that are signed and dated up to September 30,  2021.  *

A. Samples imported for research and/or evaluation.

UK import licensing information for these products is available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/animal-trade/imports-non-eu/

Advisory - Exporters should verify that the shipping date on any original export certificate or accompanying shipping documents does not precede the FSIS signature date on the certificate. Failure to do so can result in the detention of the shipment at the Port of Entry into the United Kingdom. On replacement certificates, the date of departure may precede the signature date as the shipment may have departed prior to issuing the replacement certificate.

1. For all replacement certificates, please add the following statement on the last page of the letterhead certificate:
   “This certificate replaces certificate no. <insert original certificate number(s)> dated <insert date(s) of the original certificate(s)>.  The export mark on the product covered by this certificate shows certificate no. ________.”
   If multiple certificates are consolidated into one replacement certificate, then please list each certificate number and the date.
2. Only meat, poultry and meat and poultry products slaughtered, processed, and stored at approved establishments that meet the requirements described in the EU requirements may be certified for export to the UK. All FSIS letterhead certificates for the UK must have a preprinted blue seal. All UK documents must be signed by an FSIS Veterinarian in a color other than black.
3. All UK export certificates must have an Export Stamp applied in the area on the certificate provided for an "Official stamp" in the signature block on the last page of the certificate as well as at the bottom of each preceding page of the certificate along with the signature of the certifying official. The Export Stamp identifies the Certificate Number indicated on FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.  The Export Stamp must be applied in a color of ink other than black. The signature of the official signing the certificate must be in a color of ink other than black.
4. Meat and poultry products transiting or being temporarily stored in the UK must have an appropriate transit certificate related to animal health. See “Transit Certificates” in the appropriate section below.
5. Minced meat containing less than 1% salt and no other added ingredients should be certified using the applicable fresh meat certificate. This product is not considered a meat product or meat preparation.
   
   Note:  For Box I.20, all of the UK letterhead certificates listed below require the Quantity in gross and net weights in kilograms.  
   Note: For Box I.23, the container numbers are required on all letterhead certificates to the UK.

List of Required Certificates

1. Beef and Bison
   
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Veterinary Certificate for Fresh Meat, including Minced Meat, of Domestic Bovines, (Includes Bison and Bubalus species and their cross-breeds) Consigned to United Kingdom (Great Britain Channel Islands and Isle of Man). *
2. Pork
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Veterinary Certificate for Fresh Meat, including Minced Meat, of Domestic Porcine Animals, Consigned to the United Kingdom. *
3. Fresh Meat of Poultry
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5, Export Certificate of Wholesomeness
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Veterinary Certificate for Fresh Meat of Poultry, Consigned to the United Kingdom. *
4. Meat Preparations
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness.
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Health certificate for meat preparations intended for consignment to the United Kingdom. *
5. Meat Products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines (applies to meat products from bovines, swine, poultry, farmed game, domestic rabbits, and wild game).
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Health certificate for certain meat products and treated stomachs, bladders and intestines intended for consignment to the United Kingdom. *
6. Animal Casings
   1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness
   2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Health certificate for animal casings intended for consignment to the United Kingdom *
7. TRANSIT CERTIFICATES
   1. FRESH MEAT TRANSIT/STORAGE

      1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness *

      2. FSIS letterhead certificate, Health Certificate for Transit or Storage of Fresh Meat in the United Kingdom. *
         
         This transit certificate is related to animal health only and applies to fresh/frozen meat (red meats) that will transit through or be temporarily stored in the United Kingdom.
   2. FRESH POULTRYMEAT TRANSIT/STORAGE

      1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness *

      2. FSIS Letterhead Certificate for transit/storage of specified pathogen-free eggs, meat, minced meat and mechanically separated meat of poultry, ratites and wild game-bird, eggs and egg products.
         
         If the consignment consists of poultry enter U.S., enter “US” and “US-1”. If the consignment consists of egg products, enter “US” and “US-0”. If from another country, enter appropriate code.
   3. ANIMAL CASING TRANSIT/STORAGE 

      1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

      2. FSIS Letterhead Certificate for animal casing for transit or storage in the United Kingdom. *
   4. MEAT PREPARATION TRANSIT/STORAGE 

      1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness *

      2. FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Meat Preparations Intended for Transit or Storage in the United Kingdom. *
   5. COMPOSITE PRODUCT TRANSIT/STORAGE 

      1. FSIS Form 9060-5 Export Certificate of Wholesomeness *

      2. FSIS Letterhead Certificate for Composite Product for Transit/Storage in the United Kingdom *

Note: (For Military Shipments only.) If the composite products contain dairy product ingredients, and/or egg product ingredients, and /or fish product ingredients, and/or gelatin; IPP will review establishments documentation, for USDA products bearing the mark of inspection that contain dairy product ingredients, egg product ingredients, fish product ingredients, and/or hydrolyzed protein (gelatin) of bovine origin, to verify that the ingredients are received from Federally approved sources and permitted for use and may be included in the formulation of the product.