My FRC
09.08.2021
As of 21 August 2021 the Export Health Certificates (EHCs) used to export equines to the EU, and move them to Northern Ireland, will be changing. Among the changes, these new certificates require the premises/establishment from which an equine is exported from to have a registration number issued by the Competent Authority.
To meet this requirement, equine establishments in England and Scotland are now able to seek a County Parish Holding (CPH) number from APHA by completing the application form below, and sending it to Equine.Registration@apha.gov.uk. Applications should include the date of first export from their premises following 21 August in the subject line of their email. Forms will also be available on Gov.UK in the very near future.
Equine keepers in Wales should register for a CPH through Manage My CPH on RPW Online (www.gov.wales/rural-payments-wales-rpw-online).
If a premises/establishment is already registered, and you know the CPH number, there is no need to reregister.
Those exporting soon after 21st August are encouraged to obtain a CPH number as soon as possible. If you are not exporting equines from your premises until later in the year, please consider delaying your application until one month before exportation to allow current resources to be used on generating CPH numbers for those who need them immediately.
Registration is voluntary, but unless the establishment has a registered CPH with APHA, or RPW for Welsh keepers, it will not be possible for an Official Veterinarian (OV) to certify a horse or other equine for export from GB to the EU or NI.
Contact EquineExportsCarlisle@apha.gov.uk for further information on exporting requirements.