Export game bird carcases to Hong Kong: certificate 517
Source: gov.uk (2025-07-25)

Apply online to export fresh or frozen wild game bird carcases to Hong Kong.

For users of this EHC, a new Hong Kong enforced premises-based approval system comes into force on January 1st 2024. Defra must provide Hong Kong with a list of establishments involved in the export of beef, lamb, pork and poultry meat, and their products in advance. To help prevent current exporters suffering any loss of the ability to export to Hong Kong, all establishments in the processing chain from slaughter to storage must confirm details by email to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx) to be included on the list. Please do not email us if your details have already been provided for this process.

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/68836732cec9ccd515ae0948/517NFG.pdf).

Download a specimen certificate Export game bird carcases to Hong Kong: EHC 517 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4a213ed915d0afe733b43/517EHC_V1.pdf).

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Live Animals) V3 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/634eb5a88fa8f5346d780352/Postcode_Schedule__Live_Animals__V3.xlsx) with your application.

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/517EHC)

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/68836732cec9ccd515ae0948/517NFG.pdf).

Download and fill in Export game bird carcases to Hong Kong: EHC 517 (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5bc4a213ed915d0afe733b43/517EHC_V1.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).