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Manure 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 GBHC106X and GBHC550
Non-EU countries must use this certificate from 1 January 2021.
Non-EU countries must use certificate GBHC550 from 30 April 2024.
EU countries must use certificate GBHC550 from 31 January 2024.
Model health certificate for processed manure, derived products from processed manure and guano from bats (PM).
Published 24 November 2020 Last updated 31 August 2023 +show all updates
We have updated the 'use from' date for certificate GBHC550. Use from date for EU changed to 31 January 2024. Use from date for non-EU countries changed to 30 April 2024.
We have published certificate GBHC550 PM: processed manure, derived products from processed manure and guano from bats. 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 non-EU countries switching to the new certificates in due course.
We have removed all EU certificates ending in E for manure. We are currently in the process of replacing these 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 non-EU countries switching to the new certificates in due course.
