Birds (live): model health certificates
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live birds to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Details
From 1 January 2021, live birds exported to Great Britain must be accompanied by the relevant health certificate. Exporters in EU and non-EU countries should read the guide on how to complete a health certificate.
Certificate GBHC610
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for imports of certain birds other than poultry (Regulation 139/2013) (CBB).
Certificate GBHC611
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate for pet birds (Decision 2007/25) (PB).
Certificate GBHC612
Must be used from 30 April 2024 by all countries.
Model health certificate applicable to imports and transits of eligible birds according to Directive 92/65 (BAB).
Updates to this page
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GBHC611 has been amended. See the version history for details.
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All old versions of certificates have been removed.
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We have published new streamlined certificates which replace those currently in use: - GBHC610 CBB: Captive bred birds (replaces GBHC027X and GBHC027E) - GBHC611 PB: Pet birds (replaces GBHC058X and GBHC058E) - GBHC612 BAB: Birds for approved bodies or conservation programs (replaces GBHC211X and GBHC211)
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Multiple changes have been made: 1. Amended box 1.2.a in certificate GBHC058E. A unique notification number (UNN) needs to be included in this box. 2. Amended the version history notes for certificates GBHC058X and GBHC058E. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp previous version of each certificate will continue to be accepted until 1 April 2023.
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Updated model health certificates GBHC058X and GBHC058E.
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We've updated certificates GBHC027X, GBHC058X and GBHC211X.
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Updated the following live birds model health certificates: Birds for approved bodies or conservation programs from non-EU countries (92/65 GBHC211X) and Birds for approved bodies or conservation programs from EU countries (92/65 GBHC211E).
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Added model health certificates GBHC211X and GBHC211E.
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Added a version history of changes to model health certificates.
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Updated model health certificates GBHC058X and GBHC058E.
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Updated all health certificates for live birds: GBHC027X, GBHC027E, GBHC058X, GBHC058E.
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First published.