Export raw milk and milk products from cloven hoofed animals to Japan: certificate 8015

Apply online to export raw milk and dairy products for both human and animal consumption, to Japan.

From:
Animal and Plant Health Agency
Published
29 November 2018
Last updated
23 October 2023 — See all updates
Destination country:
Japan
Commodity type:
Animal products including food
Certificate status:
Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 8015.

Download a specimen certificate Export raw milk and milk products from cloven hoofed animals to Japan: certificate 8015, version 4.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

Start now

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for blocks of certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 8015.

  2. Download and fill in Export raw milk and milk products from cloven hoofed animals to Japan: certificate 8015, version 4.

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Updates to this page

Published 29 November 2018
Last updated 23 October 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated NFG

  2. Guidance notes have been updated

  3. A new version of NFG have been released.

  4. A new version of guidance 8015 has been released.

  5. New version of EHC available

  6. A new version of certificate 8015EHC has been released.

  7. Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certifcate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

  8. New certificate made available

  9. Certificate placed on hold.

  10. First published.

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