From the 1st January 2021, Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and Animal By-Products which are exported from GB to the EU, including product moved from GB to NI, will require an Export Health Certificate (EHC) to demonstrate compliance with EU import requirements.

Where POAO originating in NI is intended for further export from GB to the EU, or movement back to NI, then  NI to GB movements of POAO may require a Support Health Attestation (SHA) or in some cases a Support Attestation (SA).

An SHA will provide the necessary sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) assurances to allow completion of the final EHC in GB. It is not required to enter GB, and should therefore only be used where there is a clear need for assurance indicated by a certifying officer in GB.

You can obtain a SHA via DAERA’s online application process and you can also find advice, answers to ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ and attestation templates to help you make your application on this page.

Applications should be made at least 2 working days in advance of the date of movement of the product from NI. This is the date of loading of your consignment from premises of dispatch.

For more information on requirements for NI to GB trade, please visit the EU Exit section of the DAERA website.
For more information on requirements for NI to GB trade, please visit the EU Exit section of the DAERA website.

How do I Apply for a Support Health Attestation?

DAERA have created a digital application system which exporters can use from 15th December 2020 to apply for a SHA called SHA Online.