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Recent Export Instructions Updates

Subject:	Information for Official Veterinarians Certifying Export Health Certificates and/or Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates (ET187)
Date:	18 November 2019
Summary of Update:	Certification Procedures instructions have been updated to include the Information for Official Veterinarians Certifying Export Health Certificates and/or Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates (ET187).
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures ET187 - Information for Official Veterinarians Certifying Export Health Certificates and/or Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates

Subject:	Removal of the OV Miscellaneous Tasks Form (AH49)
Date:	4 November 2019
Summary of Update:	Instructions have been updated to include the correct guidance for Official Veterinarian (OV) claims and payments and to remove the OV Miscellaneous Tasks Form (AH49) which should no longer be used.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Animal Welfare AH49 - OV Miscellaneous Tasks Form

Subject:	Removal of Animal Health Certificates Instructions and Documents
Date:	4 November 2019
Summary of Update:	Instructions and documents relating to Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) for pet dogs, cats and ferrets exported to the EU after the UK leaves the EU have been removed due to the Brexit extension.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports > Animal Health Certificates

Subject:	Brexit Pet Travel Poster - Pet Owners - Welsh Language (ET184(Welsh))
Date:	23 October 2019
Summary of Update:	The Brexit Pet Travel Poster - Pet Owners - Welsh Language (ET184(Welsh)) has been added.
Updated Pages:	ET184(Welsh) - Brexit Pet Travel Poster - Pet Owners - Welsh Language

Subject:	Animal Health Certificates
Date:	14 October 2019
Summary of Update:	Instructions and documents for Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) have been added for pet dogs, cats and ferrets exported to the EU after the UK leaves the EU. Instructions for Small Animal Exports have been updated to reflect this. The AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG) and Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form (PETS10) have also been updated.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports > Animal Health Certificates 8233NFG - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance AHC01 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Bulgarian AHC02 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Croatian AHC03 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Czech AHC04 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Danish AHC05 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Dutch AHC06 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets AHC07 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Estonian AHC08 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Finnish AHC09 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/French AHC10 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/German AHC11 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Greek AHC12 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Hungarian AHC13 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Italian AHC14 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Latvian AHC15 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Lithuanian AHC16 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Polish AHC17 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Portuguese AHC18 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Romanian AHC19 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Slovakian AHC20 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Slovenian AHC21 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Spanish AHC22 - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - English/Swedish PETS10 - Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form

Subject:	Brexit Pet Travel
Date:	1 October 2019
Summary of Update:	The instructions for Small Animal Exports - Further PETS Guidance have been updated to include Brexit Pet Travel Posters (ET184/ET185) and the Brexit Pet Owner Letter Template (ET186) for Official Veterinarians to display and distribute.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports ET184 - Brexit Pet Travel Poster - Pet Owners ET185 - Brexit Pet Travel Poster - Veterinarians ET186 - Brexit Pet Owner Letter Template

Subject:	EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159)
Date:	28 August 2019
Summary of Update:	The EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159) has been updated to indicate that Official Veterinarians (OVs) can complete a passport in any colour ink and to clarify the process when a second passport is issued.
Updated Pages:	ET159 - EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports

Subject:	Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates and Bi-Lingual Certification
Date:	16 August 2019
Summary of Update:	The instructions for Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates and Bi-Lingual Certification have been updated to clarify when an Official Veterinarian (OV) is able to sign a translation.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates

Subject:	Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG)
Date:	31 July 2019
Summary of Update:	The Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	8233NFG - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance

Subject:	Publication of a Revised Version of the Policy for Authorisation of Official Veterinarians (OVs) in Great Britain (OV13)
Date:	20 June 2019
Summary of Update:	The Policy for Authorisation of Official Veterinarians (OVs) in Great Britain (OV13) has been extensively revised.
Updated Pages:	OV13 - Policy for Authorisation of Official Veterinarians (OVs) in Great Britain

Subject:	Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171)
Date:	30 May 2019
Summary of Update:	The Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET171 - Notifiable Disease Occurrence List

Subject:	EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159)
Date:	23 May 2019
Summary of Update:	The EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159) has been updated to include the requirements for the blood test to be taken 30 days after the most recent vaccination and to ensure that the microchip date does not postdate any compulsory vaccination or treatment.
Updated Pages:	EU Pet Travel Scheme - How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159)

Subject:	Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171)
Date:	14 May 2019
Summary of Update:	The Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET171 - Notifiable Disease Occurrence List

Subject:	Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171)
Date:	10 April 2019
Summary of Update:	Notifiable Disease Occurrence List (ET171) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET171 - Notifiable Disease Occurrence List

Subject:	Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG)
Date:	8 April 2019
Summary of Update:	The Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	8233NFG - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance

Subject:	EU Exit - Export Documents
Date:	21 March 2019
Summary of Update:	The Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG) and the Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form (PETS10) have been updated.
Updated Pages:	8233NFG - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance PETS10 - Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form

Subject:	EU Exit - Small Animal Exports
Date:	13 March 2019
Summary of Update:	The instructions for Small Animal Exports have been updated to include information about issuing Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) if the UK becomes an unlisted or Part II listed country after it leaves the EU. The Animal Health Certificate - Notes for Guidance (8233NFG) and the Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form (PETS10) have been added.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports 8233NFG - AHC for the Non-commercial Movement into a Member State from a Territory or Third Country of Dogs, Cats or Ferrets - Notes for Guidance PETS10 - Pet Travel - Animal Health Certificate Order Form

Subject:	Updated Export Instructions
Date:	11 March 2019
Summary of Update:	The Official Veterinarian Export instructions have been updated to confirm procedures and update references. The Notifiable Disease Occurrence List for Great Britain (ET171) and the Pre-certification Requirements Process Map (ET170) have been added.
Updated Pages:	Exports Instructions > Overview Exports Instructions > Professional Conduct Exports Instructions > General Export Procedures Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Export Health Certificates (EHCs) Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Testing and Restrictions Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Animal Welfare Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Germplasm Exports Exports Instructions > Certification Procedures > Product Exports Exports Instructions > Post Certifying Procedures ET170 - Pre-certification Requirements Process Map ET171 - Notifiable Disease Occurrence List for Great Britain

Subject:	Rabies Serology Test for Pet Travel Schemes - Frequently Asked Questions (ET178)
Date:	12 February 2019
Summary of Update:	The Rabies Serology Test for Pet Travel Schemes - Frequently Asked Questions (ET178) has been added.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports ET178 - Rabies Serology Test for Pet Travel Schemes - Frequently Asked Questions

Subject:	Updated Guidance regarding Utilisation of Certification Support Officers
Date:	10 January 2019
Summary of Update:	Clarification has been provided on when Certification Support Officers (CSOs) may be utilised and Official Veterinarians (OVs) are required to use professional judgement and knowledge to establish when CSOs can assist. The List of Export Health Certificates where Certification Support Officers may be Utilised (ET176) has been removed.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Product Exports

Subject:	Certification Support Officer Role for Animal Product Export Permissible Certificates
Date:	17 December 2018
Summary of Update:	APHA have introduced Certification Support Officers (CSOs) for non-veterinarians to provide ‘Product’ authorised Official Veterinarians (OVs) with support when collecting evidence for export certification. CSOs can only be utilised by OVs for certificates listed in the APHA list and will need to obtain the required training certificate from Improve International before they will be authorised to act in an official capacity. Instructions have also been updated to reflect that certification must be carried out by an OV with appropriate authorisation.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Product Exports ET175 - Policy for APHA Authorisation of Export Certification Support Officers in GB ET176 - List of Export Health Certificates where Certification Support Officers may be Utilised

Subject:	Export Health Certificate Form Finder
Date:	13 December 2018
Summary of Update:	Instructions have been updated with details of the Export Health Certificate Form Finder which is now available on GOV.UK.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Export Health Certificates

Subject:	EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159)
Date:	15 October 2018
Summary of Update:	The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159) has been updated to provide guidance in Section I regarding the authorised person and clarification for the valid until date for rabies vaccination in section V.
Updated Pages:	ET159 - The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports

Subject:	Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions (ET140)
Date:	28 August 2018
Summary of Update:	The Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions document (ET140) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET140 - Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions

Subject:	Updated Documents for New GDPR Requirements
Date:	25 May 2018
Summary of Update:	Relevant documents have been updated with a new Data Protection statement to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulations.
Updated Pages:	AH49 - OV Miscellaneous Task Claim Form ET54 - TRACES Confirmation Document ET90 - OV Claim Form ET145 - Request for APHA Veterinarian Countersignature of an Export Health Certificate EXA33 - Electronic Hides and Skins to China Application Form EXH08 - Certificate of Fitness to Travel for the Export of Ponies and Horses EXH10 - Notice to Person in Charge of Horses or Ponies Prohibiting Shipment EXH11 - Withdrawal of Notice Prohibiting Shipment of Horses or Ponies PYH03 - Poultry Health Scheme Inspection Report Form TR05 - Certificate of Tuberculin Testing by Official Veterinarians/Veterinary Head of Field Delivery/Veterinary Lead Scotland/Veterinary Lead Wales WIT08 - Statutory Notice - Animal Welfare WIT29 - United Kingdom Animal Transport Certificate and Contingency Plan Template for a Specific Journey

Subject:	EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159)
Date:	24 May 2018
Summary of Update:	The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159) have been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET159 - The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports

Subject:	Small Animal Exports - Completing Pet Passports
Date:	11 April 2018
Summary of Update:	Instructions for Ordering Supplies of Pet Passports have been updated. The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports (ET159) has been created. EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion of Old Model Passports Issued before 29 December 2014 (ET138), EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion of New Model Passports Issued after 28 December 2014 (ET139) and The EU Pet Travel Scheme: The New Pet Passport (ET141) have been removed.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports ET159 - The EU Pet Travel Scheme: How to Complete Pet Passports

Subject:	Policy for Authorisation of Official Veterinarians in GB
Date:	12 October 2017
Summary of Update:	The Policy for Authorisation of Official Veterinarians in GB has been published on the Vet Gateway.
Updated Pages:	Anthrax > Overview Brucellosis > Overview Essential Skills for Official Veterinarians > Overview Exports > Overview Sheep Scab > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Bovines > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Camelids > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Deer > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Goats > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Pigs > Overview Tuberculosis Testing in Sheep > Overview OV13 - APHA Policy for Authorisation of OVs in GB

Subject:	Small Animal and Ungulate Animal Welfare
Date:	28 June 2017
Summary of Update:	Instructions for the welfare of small animals and ungulates during export have been updated.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports > Animal Welfare Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Animal Welfare WT13 - Letter to Sheep Transporter Providing Advice on the Transport of Newly Shorn Sheep in Cold Weather WT13(Welsh) - Letter to Sheep Transporter Providing Advice on the Transport of Newly Shorn Sheep in Cold Weather (Welsh Language Version)

Subject:	Export Health Certificate Countersignature Procedures Update
Date:	05 April 2017
Summary of Update:	Instructions for Export Health Certificates have been updated to clarify the process for APHA veterinary staff countersigning export health certificates.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Export Health Certificate

Subject:	Export Health Certificate Countersignature Procedures Update
Date:	17 February 2017
Summary of Update:	Amendments have been made to the administrative procedures for arranging Export Health Certificate countersignatures. Request for APHA Veterinarian Countersignature of an Export Health Certificate (ET145) has been created.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Export Health Certificate ET145 – Request for APHA Veterinarian Countersignature of an Export Health Certificate

Subject:	Updated Instructions for Meat Export Official Veterinarians Fees
Date:	07 February 2017
Summary of Update:	Instructions on Official Veterinarians (OVs) Fees for supervising meat premises and exports to the USA have been updated to include references to submit claim forms to the Finance and Business Support Team.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Product Exports

Subject:	General Authorisation for Official Veterinarians to Undertake Compulsory Pre and Post-movement Bovine Tuberculosis Testing
Date:	03 February 2017
Summary of Update:	General Authorisation for Official Veterinarians to Undertake Compulsory Pre and Post-movement Bovine Tuberculosis Testing
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Testing and Restrictions

Subject:	Official Veterinarian Instructions Online Tutorial Update
Date:	20 October 2016
Summary of Update:	The Official Veterinarian (OV) Instructions Online Tutorial has been updated.
Updated Pages:	OV Instructions

Subject:	Official Veterinarian Panels Reference Update
Date:	21 December 2016
Summary of Update:	References to Official Veterinarian (OV) panels have been updated to Official Controls Qualification (Veterinarian) (OCQ(V)).
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions Export Instructions > General Procedures Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Avian Exports

Subject:	Official Veterinarian Instructions Online Tutorial Update
Date:	20 October 2016
Summary of Update:	The Official Veterinarian (OV) Instructions Online Tutorial has been updated.
Updated Pages:	OV Instructions

Subject:	Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Principles of Certification Updated
Date:	20 October 2016
Summary of Update:	Amendments have been made to the Imports and Exports work areas to reflect the recent changes to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Principles of Certification.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Professional Conduct Export Instructions > Certification Procedures Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates

Subject:	Amendment to Guidance on Laboratory Testing
Date:	4 May 2016
Summary of Update:	Amendments have been made to the guidance on sending laboratory tests to an approved laboratory as specified in export health certification Notes for Guidance. A minor amendment has also been made to the Small Animals content to provide clarification on Official Control Qualification (Veterinarian) entitlements and contact details for the Centre for international Trade - Carlisle.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Small Animal Exports > Testing and Restrictions Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Ungulate Exports > Testing and Restrictions

Subject:	Amendment to Certified Copy Returns Procedure for Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates
Date:	23 March 2016
Summary of Update:	An amendment has been made to the Certified Copy of Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates (ITAHCs) returns procedure to request copies from Official Veterinarians (OVs) by email where possible.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Certification Procedures > Intra Trade Animal Health Certificates (ITAHCs) Exports Instructions > Post-Certifying Procedures

Subject:	Update to GB Journey Log (WIT07/WIT07(Welsh))
Date:	15 March 2016
Summary of Update:	The GB Journey Log (WIT07/WIT07(Welsh)) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	WIT07 - GB Journey Log WIT07(Welsh) - GB Journey Log

Subject:	Addition of Official Veterinarian Guidance for Waivers, Derogations and Import Permits
Date:	03 March 2016
Summary of Update:	Official Veterinarian (OV) Guidance for Waivers, Derogations and Import Permits has been added.
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures

Subject:	Update to GB Journey Log (WIT07(Welsh))
Date:	09 February 2016
Summary of Update:	The GB Journey Log (WIT07(Welsh)) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	WIT07(Welsh) - GB Journey Log

Subject:	Improvements to Official Veterinarian Instructions Format
Date:	26 January 2016
Summary of Update:	Improvements have been made to the format of the Official Veterinarian (OV) instructions to include the provision of a print button on each instruction page, a statement confirming that the instructions are correct as of the current date and time and the addition of a Documents page, listing documents by instructional area.
Updated Pages:	Anthrax Brucellosis Essential Skills for Official Veterinarians Exports Sheep Scab TB Testing in Bovines TB Testing in Camelids TB Testing in Deer TB Testing in Goats TB Testing in Pigs TB Testing in Sheep Documents

Subject:	Update to GB Journey Log (WIT07)
Date:	07 January 2016
Summary of Update:	The GB Journey Log (WIT07) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	WIT07 - GB Journey Log

Subject:	Update to Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions
Date:	27 May 2015
Summary of Update:	The Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions document (ET140) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET140 - Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions

Subject:	Update to EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion (ET139)
Date:	26 November 2015
Summary of Update:	The EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion (ET139) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET139 - EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion

Subject:	Update to Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions
Date:	27 May 2015
Summary of Update:	The Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions document (ET140) has been updated.
Updated Pages:	ET140 - Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions

Subject:	Export Procedures Restructured
Date:	08 May 2015
Summary of Update:	The Export procedures have been restructured in line with new commodity areas for small animal, ungulate, avian, germplasm and product exports.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Small Animal Exports Export Instructions > Ungulate Exports Export Instructions > Avian Exports Export Instructions > Germplasm Exports Export Instructions > Product Exports

Subject:	Amended Hyperlink to the Trade Control and Expert System Support Documents
Date:	21 April 2015
Summary of Update:	The Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) support documents have moved from the archived Defra website pages to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Vet Gateway. The hyperlinks to the support documents have been updated.
Updated Pages:	Specific Export Procedures > Germplasm Testing and Restrictions > Bluetongue Guidance

Subject:	Update to Horse Welfare Export Document
Date:	17 March 2015
Summary of Update:	The Export Declaration for Equidae of 147 Centimetres (14.2 hands) Height or Less (EXH07) has been updated to change the references from horses and ponies to equidae.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Animal Welfare > Equines

Subject:	EU Member States under Harmonised Trade Rules
Date:	06 February 2015
Summary of Update:	Croatia has been added to the list of EU Member States.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Overview

Subject:	Official Controls Qualification (Veterinarian) Guidance Added
Date:	27 January 2015
Summary of Update:	Guidance added for Official Controls Qualification (Veterinarian) OCQ (V) requirements.
Updated Pages:	Export Instructions > Professional Conduct

Subject:	Update to the Pet Travel Scheme Instructions
Date:	24 November 14
Summary of Update:	The Pet Travel Scheme instructions have been updated and includes new guidance issued by Defra for the New Pet Passport
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures > Pet Travel Scheme Document ET141 - The EU Pet Travel Scheme : The New Pet Passport

Subject:	Update to the Pet Travel Scheme Instructions
Date:	19 November 14
Summary of Update:	The Pet Travel Scheme instructions have been updated and include Guidance documents and Frequently Asked Questions
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures > Pet Travel Scheme Document ET138 - EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion of Old Model Passports Issued before 29 December 2014 Document ET139 - EU Pet Passport Guidance Notes for Completion of New Model Passports Issued after 28 December 2014 Document ET140 - Pet Travel Scheme Frequently Asked Questions

Subject:	Update to the Tripartite Agreement and Horse and Pony Export Welfare Licences
Date:	28 May 14
Summary of Update:	The Tripartite Agreement has been updated and the procedures for issuing Export Welfare Licences for horses and ponies have been updated.
Updated Pages:	Animal Welfare > Equines

Subject:	Removal of TB Veterinary Inspector Powers from Official Veterinarians
Date:	04 April 14
Summary of Update:	From 06 April 2014 Official Veterinarians will no longer have Veterinary Inspector Powers. Amendments have been made to reflect this change.
Updated Pages:	Testing and Restrictions > Bovine TB Guidance Document TB181 - Information Note Automatic Animal and Public Health Restrictions Document TB181(W) - Information Note Automatic Animal and Public Health Restrictions (Welsh)

Subject:	Update to Certification Procedures
Date:	03 October 2013
Summary of Update:	Minor amendments have been made to the Certification Procedures section on dealing with errors, deletions and corrections in export certificate.
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures

Subject:	Update to Certification Procedures
Date:	09 August 2013
Summary of Update:	Minor amendments have been made to the Certification Procedures section. The Official Veterinarian (OV) Completion of the Export Health Certificate (EHC) instructions has been moved from the EHCs page to the section overview. Paragraph 5 has been added to the Countersignature of Certificates by Veterinary Officers (VOs) instructions on the EHCs page.
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures Certification Procedures > Export Health Certificates

Subject:	Update to TRACES Confirmation Document (ET54)
Date:	24 June 2013
Summary of Update:	Minor amendments have been made to the TRACES Confirmation Document (ET54) to clarify the reasons for rejecting animal(s) from an export consignment. The same content clarity has been made to the TRACES Confirmation Document instructions.
Updated Pages:	Specific Export Procedures > Agricultural Livestock

Subject:	Amendments to Supervised Loadings Procedures for Livestock Consignments Travelling on the mvJoline
Date:	14 January 2013
Summary of Update:	Amendments have been made to the procedures for livestock consignments travelling on the mvJoline. Carlisle SSC will issue a TRACES Confirmation Document (ET54) for the Official Veterinarian to certify the identification of any animals rejected as not fit to travel as part of the export consignment. This document must be checked by AHVLA staff carrying out the supervised loadings.
Updated Pages:	Specific Export Procedures > Agricultural Livestock Post-Certifying Procedures

Subject:	Changes to TB Active Surveillance Instructions for England from 1 January 2013
Date:	19 December 2012
Summary of Update:	Instructions have been updated in preparation for TB policy changes to cattle movement controls and surveillance being implemented in England on 1 January 2013.
Updated Pages:	Testing and Restrictions > Bovine TB Guidance

Subject:	Link updated to the TRACES support documents
Date:	22 October 2012
Summary of Update:	The link has been updated for the TRACES support documents on the Bluetongue export guidance.
Updated Pages:	Bluetongue Guidance

Subject:	Amendment to Certification Procedures
Date:	11 October 2012
Summary of Update	Amendments have been made to the Certification Procedures content to include guidance on timing of signature and date of signature of export certificates, and replacement certificates. Further minor amendments have also been made throughout Certification Procedures section.
Updated Pages:	Certification Procedures

Subject:	Release of Export Instructions for Official Veterinarians
Date:	31 July 2012
Summary of Update:	Following a review of the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency instructions for Exports, updated instructions for Official Veterinarians are now available.
Updated Pages:	All