Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong: declaration 8000
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-23)

Apply online to export raw beef, lamb, mutton and pork to Hong Kong (for meat slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland and bearing the UK oval mark).

This export health certificate (EHC) is only for meat slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland. For meat slaughtered in the UK use EHC 8000, Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the UK, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong (https://www.gov.uk/export-health-certificates/export-pork-beef-mutton-meat-and-offal-excluding-products-and-preparations-to-hong-kong-certificate-8000). For more information, call APHA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

For users of this EHC, a new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system came into force on 1st January 2024. Any establishments involved in the export to Hong Kong of beef, lamb, pork and poultry meat, and their products, must be specifically listed for the applicable commodities and functions by the authorities in Hong Kong in advance of the arrival of consignments. Exporters must ensure that all slaughter, cutting, processing and storage premises are included on the list, for the applicable commodities and functions, at https://www.ftp.cfs.gov.hk//web/establishment/apprEstablishmentEnquiry?lang=en_GB. If any establishments are not listed, exporters can contact xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to be given details on how to be added to the list.

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 (#other-ways).

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880e5c0f47abf78ca1d356e/8000NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate DEC 8000: Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878ccff2bad77c3dae4dd3e/8000DEC_V1_FF.pdf).

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 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-register-for-export-health-certificate-ehc-online), and so will your official vet or inspector (http://apha.defra.gov.uk/official-vets/Guidance/exports/ehc-online.htm).

Start now (https://exporter.apply-export-health-certificate.service.gov.uk/forms/8000DEC)

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 (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/certify-an-export-health-certificate).

Read the accessibility statement for this service (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/accessibility-statement-for-export-health-certificates-online).

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.

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6880e5c0f47abf78ca1d356e/8000NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in DEC 8000: Export pork, beef, mutton meat and offal slaughtered in the Republic of Ireland, excluding products and preparations, to Hong Kong (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6878ccff2bad77c3dae4dd3e/8000DEC_V1_FF.pdf).

Upload your application (https://selfservice.daera-ni.gov.uk/Daera/Forms/#/export).

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 xx-xxxx-xxxx.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on xx-xxxx-xxxx.

Find out about call charges (https://www.gov.uk/call-charges).