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Bovine meat exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Certificates GBHC070X and GBHC300
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC070X from 1 January 2021.
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC300 from 30 April 2024.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC300 from 31 January 2024.
Model health certificate for fresh meat, including minced meat, of domestic bovine animals (including Bison and Bubalus species and their cross-breeds) (Regulation 206/2010) (BOV).
Published 9 December 2020 Last updated 31 October 2023 +show all updates
AH/E016C, AH/E370 and AH/A723B have been removed from GBHC300 as they where added in error.
We have updated certificate GBHC300.We have updated the 'use from' date for certificate GBHC300. Use from date for EU changed to 31 January 2024. Use from date for non-EU countries changed to 30 April 2024.
We have replaced all EU certificates ending in E with new certificates that can be used by all countries. EU countries must use the new certificates from 31 October 2023. Non-EU countries can continue using certificates ending in X or start using the new certificates. We will communicate the deadline for switching to the new certificates in due course.
Updated certificates GBHC070E and GBHC070X and the version history.