Groupage export facilitation scheme: application
Apply to become a member of the groupage export facilitation scheme (GEFS).
Documents
Details
Exporters and suppliers who export multiple products (known as groupage exports) of animal origin from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to, or through, the EU will be able to use the GEFS from 1 January 2021.
To become a member of the GEFS you need to complete this application form and email it with a copy of your current supplier list to [email protected].
It usually takes 5 working days to process your application.
You’ll be sent an official acceptance, usually by email.
You must keep this acceptance as you may be asked to show it as proof of your membership.
Find out more about the scheme, read the export groups of products of animal origin to the EU guidance.
Updates to this page
Published 27 October 2020Last updated 17 August 2022 + show all updates
-
Email address for GEFS has changed to [email protected]
-
First published.