Animal Health Certificates
2026-06-08 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 8112 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she is having with UK border control authorities to ensure staff training about the need for Animal Health Certificates at the UK border.
Answer
Checks on pets travelling from Great Britain (GB) into the EU, requiring an Animal Health Certificate (AHC), are completed on behalf of the competent authority in the member state of destination rather than by UK authorities. Checks on pets entering GB ar...