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Title

Comments

LIVE ANIMALS (go to top È)

Horses (permanent admission)

93/197/EC, L86

eq perm (Annex II, C)

APHIS

eq_perm

Health Certificate for imports into Community territory of registered horses from Hong Kong and Japan, Republic of Korea, Macau, Malaysia (peninsular), Singapore and Thailand; and of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production from Canada and the United States of America.

Horses (temporary admission)

92/260/EC, L130

eq temp (Annex II, C)

APHIS

eq_temp

Health Certificate for temporary admission of registered horses into Community territory from the United States of America for a period of less than 90 days

Horses (re-entry) Within 30 days

93/195/EC, L86

eq reentry (Annex II)

APHIS

eq_reentry

Health Certificate for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition, and cultural events into Community territory after temporary export for a period of less than 30 days to various other countries

Horses (re-entry from certain countries within 90 days)

93/195/EEC, L86

eq reentry graded (Annex VIII)

APHIS

eq_reentry_graded

Health Certificate for re-entry of registered horses that have taken part in international Group/Grade meetings in Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore or the United Arab Emirates after temporary export for less than 90 days

Horses (slaughter)

93/196/EC, L86

Annex I

Health certificate for imports of equidae for slaughter sent directly to a slaughterhouse within the European Community

 93/196/EC, L86

Annex II

Health certificate for imports of equidae for slaughter passing through a market or marshalling center within the European Community

Birds (ornamental, other than poultry)

EC/318/2007, L84/7

Model

APHIS

Specimen Animal Health Certificate for birds other than poultry intended for dispatch to the European Community

Poultry (breeding, non-ratite)

2006/696/EC

L295/13

BPP

APHIS

bpp.04.27.07.pdf

Animal Health Certificate for breeding or productive poultry other than ratites intended for consignment to the European Community

Commission Decision 2007/843/EC is replacing the certificated published in 2006/696EC and will apply as from April 15, 2008. 

Poultry (day-old chicks, non-ratite)

2006/696/EC

L295/21

DOC

APHIS

doc_04.27.07.pdf

Animal Health Certificate for day-old chicks other than ratites intended for consignment to the European Community

Commission Decision 2007/843/EC is replacing the certificated published in 2006/696EC and will apply as from April 15, 2008. 

Poultry (slaughter, non-ratite)

2006/696/EC

L295/40

SRP

APHIS

Animal Health Certificate for slaughter poultry and poultry for restocking game supplies, other than ratites, intended for consignment to the European Community

Ratites (breeding or productive)

2006/696/EC

L295/17

 BPR

Animal Health Certificate for breeding or productive ratites originating from countries free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease intended for consignment to the European Community

Ratites (day-old chicks)

2006/696/EC

L295/25

DOR

Animal Health Certificate for day-old chicks of ratites originating from countries free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease intended for consignment to the European Community

Ratites (slaughter)

2006/696/EC

L295/44

SRA

Animal Health Certificate for slaughter ratites originating from countries free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease intended for consignment to the European Community

Molluscs

2003/804/EC, L302/27

Annex II

APHIS/ NOAA

Animal Health Certificate for the importation into the European Community of (live molluscs, eggs, and gametes for futher growth, fattening or relaying) (live molluscs for human consumption)

For Mollusks (live), eggs, and gametes: Effective July 6, 2007, all exports to the European Union of live bivalve mollusks and their eggs and gametes for further growth, fattening, or relaying

Live bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods

96/333/EC, L127/35-37

Annex I

FDA/ NOAA

Health Certificate pertaining to live bivalve molluscs, as well as echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods intended for direct human consumption in the European Community

Health Certificate extended by 2004/41/EC Article 4.3 (until November 1, 2007)

1664/2006

L320

L320/29

As of November 1, 2007

(amendment of 2074/2005)

Fish (including of aquaculture origin)

2003/858/EC, L324/43

Annex II

APHIS/ NOAA

 ee_finfish_7.9.07.pdf

Animal Health Certificate for the importation of (live fish, eggs and gametes for farming) (live fish of aquaculture origin for the purpose of (human consumption) (restocking of put and take fisheries)) into the European Community

Queen bees

2003/881/EC, L328/28

Annex I

Specimen Health Certificate for queen bees and queen bumble bees and their attendants, intended for consignment to the European Community

Only Bees from Hawaii are authorized 

Bumble bees

2003/881/EC, L328/30

Annex II

Specimen Health Certificate for bumble bees bred under environmentally controlled conditions within recognized establishments and intended for consignment to the European Community

Pet dogs, cats, and ferrets

2004/824/EC

L358/12

dog cat ferret

APHIS

ee_cn_fe-cert-english.pdf

Veterinary Certificate for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets entering the European Community for non-commercial movements (Reg. No 998/2003)

Applies from 3 July 2004.  However, per 2004/301/EC (and 2004/539/EC), Member States may accept certificates of a different format than the models established by 2004/203/EC if issued before 1 October 2004.

2004/595/EC

L266/11

dog cat ferret

APHIS

dog cat ferret

Veterinary Certificate for domestic dogs, cats and ferrets entering the European Community for commercial movements

Aims to ensure conformity of the rules applicable to trade and non-commercial movements

2005/64/EC

Cats, dogs and ferrets for approved bodies, institutes and centres

APHIS

MEAT (go to top È)

Beef and Bison

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

For fresh/frozen beef, pork, beef offal, and pork offal, in the Remarks section, type:  "The Meat is derived from animals which have been treated in the slaughterhouse before and at the time of slaughter or killing in accordance with the relevant provisions of Council Directive 93/119/EEC".

FSIS

9180-3

Certificate of Authenticity for high quality beef or veal

This certificate is needed for a reduced tariff when a product enters the EU under the High Quality Beef quota.

2004/620/EC, L279 (amending 79/542/EEC)

BOV

FSIS

FSIS Letterhead Certificate (Model BOV)

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of domestic bovines, consigned to the European Community

For completion, see the Guidelines.

Pork 

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

2004/212/EC, L73

POR

FSIS

FSIS Letterhead Certificate (Model POR)

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of domestic swine consigned to the European Community

2004/620/EC (L279) amends section 5.2
For completion, see the Guidelines.

1233/2006

2454/93 Annex 13 p.297

Info available from USMEF

European Union Pork Tariff Rate Quota and Certificate Of Origin Information

Country of origin certificate

Mandatory for exports under the EU TRQ

Horsemeat

FSIS

9060-10

Horsemeat Export Certificate

FSIS does currently not issue horsemeat export certificates

2004/212/EC, L73

EQU

FSIS

FSIS Letterhead Certificate (Model EQU)

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of domestic solipeds, consigned to the European Community

Fresh meat of sheep and goats

2004/620/EC, L279

OVI

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of domestic sheep and goats consigned to the European Community

EU transit/storage of fresh meat for human consumption, destined for a third country

2004/372/EC, L118/47

Transit/ Storage

 FSIS

 Fresh meat (red meat)

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat, for transit and/or storage in the European Community

This certificate applies from 1 January 2005.

Fresh meat of farmed non-domestic suidae

2004/212/EC, L73

SUF

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of farmed non-domestic suidae, consigned to the European Community

 2004/620/EC (L279) amends section 5.2

Fresh meat of wild boar 

 2004/212/EC, L73

 SUW

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

FSIS

FSIS Letterhead Certificate (Model SUW)

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of wild suidae consigned to the European Community

2004/620/EC (L279) amends section 5.2
For completion, see the Guidelines.

Fresh meat of farmed non-domestic animals other than equidae and suidae

2004/882/EC, L373

RUF

Veterinary Certificate for fresh meat of farmed non-domestic animals other than equidae and suidae consigned to the European Community

Certificate update to include TSE rules for cervids

Fresh meat of wild non-domestic animals other than equidae and suidae

2004/882/EC, L373

RUW

Veterinary Certificate fro fresh meat of wild non-domestic animals other than equidae and suidae consigned to the European Community

Certificate update to include TSE rules for cervids

Fresh poultry

FSIS

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

2006/696/EC, L295

POU

FSIS

Animal Health Certificate for Fresh Poultry Meat for Human Consumption

FSIS is not signing certificates for the EU as it cannot provide the requested guarantees

FSIS

Public Health Certificate for Fresh Poultry Meat

Fresh meat of farmed ratites

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

Also, FSIS letterhead certification must be obtained from the TSC.

2006/696/EC, L295

RAT

Animal and Public Health Certificate for fresh meat from farmed ratites for human consumption

Farmed rabbit meat

2000/585/EC, L251/29

Annex III, Model H

Animal and Public Health Certificate for rabbit meat intended for consignment to the European Community

Wild rabbit and hare meat

2000/585/EC, L251/12

Annex III, Model C

Animal and Public Health Certificate for wild leporidae (rabbit and hare) meat intended for consignment to the European Community

EU transit/storage of rabbit and game meat for human consumption

2004/413/EC (amendment of 2000/585/EC), L151/60

K, Transit/ Storage, Annex III

Veterinary Certificate for fresh rabbit meat and certain wild and farmed game meat, for transit/storage in the European Community

This certificate applies from 1 January 2005.

Wild game bird meat

2006/696/ECEC, L295

WGM

Animal and Public Health Certificate for wild game bird meat intended for consignment to the European Community

EU transit/storage of meat minced meat and mechanically separated meat of poultry, ratites and wild game-birds

2006/696/ECEC, L295

Annex IV

FSIS

Transit Storage of Meat, Minced Meat, and Mechanically Separated Meat of Poultry, Ratites and Wild-Game Birds, Specified Pathogen-Free Eggs, Eggs and Egg Products

SEMEN, OVA, EMBRYOS (go to top È)

Bovine (semen)

2006/16/EC L11

Annex II Part I

APHIS

Bo_semen

Veterinary Certificate for semen processed and stored after 1 January 2005

Certificates published in 2008/120/EC applicable as of March 1, 2008

2006/16/EC L11

Annex II Part II

APHIS

Bo_semen

Veterinary Certificate for semen processed and stored before 31 December 2004

Bovine (embryos) 

2006/168/EC/
L57

Annex II

APHIS

Bo_em

Veterinary Certificate for the Exportation of Bovine Embryos to the European Community

2006/168/EC/
L57

Annex III

APHIS

Bo_em

Veterinary Certificate for In vitro produced embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species for import, conceived using semen
complying with Council Directive 88/407/EEC

2006/168/EC/
L57

Annex IV

APHIS

Bo_em

Veterinary certificate for In vitro produced embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species conceived using semen coming from
semen collection or storage centres approved by the competent authority of the exporting country

2006/168/EC/ L57

Annex V

APHIS

Bo_em

Veterinary Certificate for embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species for imports collected or produced before 1 January 2006

Horses (semen)

96/539/EC, L230

eq se

APHIS

eq_se

Animal Health Certificate for the importation of semen of equidae

Horses (embryos)

96/540/EC, L230/29

Model ova/embryos

APHIS

eq_em

Animal Health Certificate for importation of ova and embryos of the equine species

Porcine (semen)

2002/613/EC, L196

por se

APHIS

po_se

Health Certificate for imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species from third countries in accordance with Directive 90/429/EEC

MEAT PRODUCTS/ PREPARATIONS (go to top È)

Meat Products (from bovines, swine, sheep, goats, horsemeat, poultry, farmed game, domestic rabbits, wild game)

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

2005/432/EC L151

 Annex III

FSIS

FORM 2630-9

Model published in 2007/777/EC mandatory for all consignments certified by FSIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before 1 May 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until 1 June 2008.

EU transit/storage of meat products for human consumption

2005/432/EC L151

Annex IV

FSIS

Form 2630-9 transit/storage

Veterinary Certificate for meat product, for transit and/or storage in the European Community

Meat preparations (red meat preparations)

2004/437/EC, L154/67

 Annex II

FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomeness

 2000/572/EC amended by 2004/437/EC

FSIS

9180-10

Public Health Certificate for Meat Preparations

FSIS

9180-1

Animal Health Certificate

EU transit/storage of meat preparations for human consumption

2004/437/EC, L154/67

Transit/ Storage

FSIS 

9180-29

Veterinary Certificate for meat preparations, for transit and/or storage in the European Community

2000/572/EC amended by 2004/437/EC

PETFOOD/ DOGCHEWS (go to top È)

Canned petfood

668/2004, L112/21
(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (A)

APHIS

cpf1

Health Certificate for canned petfood intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (A)

Health Certificate for canned petfood intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Processed petfood other than canned petfood

668/2004, L112/23 (amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (B)

APHIS

pfotc

Health Certificate for processed petfood other than canned petfood, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (B)

Health Certificate for processed petfood other than canned petfood, intended for dispatch to or transit through the European Community

Dogchews

668/2004, L112/25
(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (C)

APHIS

dc1

Health Certificate for dogchews intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (C)

Health Certificate for dogchews intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Raw petfood for direct sale or animal by-products to be fed to farmed fur animals

668/2004, L112/27
L112/23
(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (D)

Health Certificate for raw-petfood for direct sale or animal by-products to be fed to farmed fur animals, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (D)

Health Certificate for raw-petfood for direct sale or animal by-products to be fed to farmed fur animals, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Raw material for pet food manufacture 

668/2004, L112/54

Chapter 8 (A)

APHIS

rmat

Health Certificate for animal by-products for the manufacture of petfood, intended for dispatch to the European Community

 FSIS

9060-5

Export Certificate of Wholesomenes

Only if the product bears the U.S. mark of inspection.

9180-21

Health Certificate for Animal By-Products for Manufacture of Pet Food, Intended for Dispatch to the European Community

Only for animals participating in the EU’s Non-Hormone-Treated-Cattle program.

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (F)

Health Certificate for animal by-products for the manufacture of petfood, intended for dispatch to or transit through the European Community

Flavoring innards for use in the manufacture of petfood (digests)

668/2004, L112/30

Chapter 3 (E)

APHIS

dpff

Health Certificate for flavoring innards for use in the manufacture of petfood, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007

L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 3 (E)

Health Certificate for flavoring innards for use in the manufacture of petfood, intended for dispatch to or transit through the European Community

 GELATINE/ COLLAGEN (go to top È)

Gelatine

2003/863/EC, L325/48

Annex A

FDA

Health Certificate for gelatine derived from ruminant bones or pigskins, intended for human consumption, intended for dispatch from the United States to the European Community

2003/863/EC is for raw gelatine only.

2003/863/EC, L325/50

dec

-

Declaration to the United States Food and Drug Administration for gelatine derived from pigskins or ruminant bones, intended for human consumption, intended for dispatch from the United States of America to the European Community

2003/863/EC is for raw gelatine only.

Collagen 

2003/863/EC, L325/53

Annex B

FDA

-

Health Certificate for collagen derived from bovine hides and/or pigskins, intended for human consumption, intended for dispatch from the United States of America to the European Community

2003/863/EC, L325/56

dec

Declaration to the United States Food and Drug Administration for collagen derived from bovine hides and/or pigskins, intended for human consumption, intended for dispatch from the United States of America to the European Community

Gelatine and collagen not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/69

Chapter 11

APHIS

gc

Health Certificate for gelatine and collagen not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 11

Health Certificate for gelatine and collagen not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Raw materials destined to the production of gelatine intended for human consumption

2006/ 1664 L320/23

Part B

APHIS

Health Certificate for raw materials destined to the production of gelatine intended for human consumption, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Raw material in the production of gelatine intended for human consumption

1999/724/EC, L290/39

VIII

­-

o1

Commercial Document for raw material destined to the production of gelatine for human consumption

Raw material for the production of collagen

2003/721/EC, L260/30

X(b)

APHIS

Health Certificate model for raw material intended for dispatch to the European Community for human consumption

Amends 92/118/EC.

Raw material destined for the production of collagen

2003/721/EC, L260/26

IX

Commercial Document model for raw material destined for the production of collagen intended for human consumption

Amends 92/118/EC.

MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS (go to top È)

Raw milk for human consumption

2004/438/EC, L154

Milk-RM

Health Certificate for raw milk from third countries or parts of third countries authorized in Column A of Annex I to Commission Decision 2004/438/EC intended to be accepted at a collection center, standardization center, treatment establishment or processing establishment in the European Community and then to be used for human consumption

Heat-treated milk, milk-based products made from heat-treated milk or heat-treated milk-based products intended for human consumption 

2004/438/EC, L154

Milk-HTB

AMS

Milk

Health Certificate for heat-treated milk, milk-based products made from heat-treated milk or heat-treated milk-based products for human consumption from third countries or parts of third countries authorized in Column B of Annex I of Commission Decision 2004/438/EC intended for consignment to the European Community

Note: Colostrum for human consumption is not covered under this certificate.  This is a non-harmonized product and import rules differ from one MS to another

Raw milk products for human consumption 

2004/438/EC, L154

Milk-RMP

Health Certificate for raw milk products for human consumption from third countries or parts of third countries authorized in Column A of Annex I to Commission Decision 2004/438/EC intended for consignment to the European Community

EU transit/storage of milk and milk-based products

2004/438/EC, L154

Milk-T/S

 AMS

Animal Health Certificate for milk and milk-based products, for transit and/or storage in the European Community

Milk and milk-based products not for human consumption (single heat treatment)

668/2004, L112/15

Chapter 2 (A)

APHIS

mmpsh

Health Certificate for milk and milk-based products, which have undergone a single heat treatment and are not intended for human consumption for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 2 (A)

Health Certificate for milk and milk-based products, which have undergone a single heat treatment and are not intended for human consumption for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Milk and milk-based products not for human consumption (heat treated and pH6)

668/2004, L112/17

Chapter 2 (B)

APHIS

mmphth

Health Certificate for heat-treated milk-based products with a pH reduced to less than 6 not intended for human consumption and for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 2 (B)

Health Certificate for heat-treated milk-based products with a pH reduced to less than 6 not intended for human consumption and for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Milk and milk-based products not for human consumption (sterilized or double heat treated)

668/2004, L112/19

Chapter 2 (C)

APHIS

mmps

Health Certificate for milk and milk-based products, which have undergone a sterilization or a double heat treatment and are not intended for human consumption, for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 2 (C)

Health Certificate for milk and milk-based products, which have undergone a sterilization or a double heat treatment and are not intended for human consumption, for dispatch or transit to the European Community

HIDES/ SKINS/ TROPHIES (go to top È)

Fresh or chilled hides and skins of ungulates

668/2004, L112/40

Chapter 5 (A)

APHIS

fchs

Health Certificate for fresh or chilled hides and skins of ungulates, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 5 (A)

Health Certificate for fresh or chilled hides and skins of ungulates, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Treated hides and skins of ungulates

668/2004, L112/42

Chapter 5 (B)

Corrigendum

APHIS

ths

Health Certificate for treated hides and skins of ungulates, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 5 (B)

Health Certificate for treated hides and skins of ungulates, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Treated hides and skins of ruminants (kept separate for 21 days)

668/2004, L112/44

Chapter 5 (C)

APHIS

hs21

Health Certificate for treated hides and skins of ruminants that are intended for dispatch to the European Community and have been kept separate for 21 days or will undergo transport for 21 uninterrupted days before importation

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 5 (C)

Health Certificate for treated hides and skins of ruminants or equidae that are intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community and have been kept separate for 21 days or will undergo transport for 21 uninterrupted days before importation

Treated game trophies of birds and ungulates (solely bones, horns, hooves, claws, antlers, teeth, hides or skins)

668/2004, L112/46

Chapter 6 (A)

APHIS

gt1

Health Certificate for treated game trophies of birds and ungulates, being solely bones, horns, hooves, claws, antlers, teeth, hides or skins, for dispatch to the European Community

 Amends 1774/2002

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 6 (A)

Health Certificate for treated game trophies of birds and ungulates, being solely bones, horns, hooves, claws, antlers, teeth, hides or skins, for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

Game trophies of birds and ungulates (entire parts not having been treated)

668/2004, L112/48

Chapter 6 (B)

APHIS

gtep

Health Certificate for game trophies of birds and ungulates consisting of entire parts not having been treated, intended for dispatch to the European Community

 Amends 1774/2002

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 6 (B)

Health Certificate for game trophies of birds and ungulates consisting of entire parts not having been treated, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

EGGS AND EGG PRODUCTS (go to top È)

Egg products for human consumption

2006/696/EC

L295

EP

FSIS

PY-200 + Form 2630-9

Public Health Certificate for egg products

Cholesterol free egg substitute  for human consumption (egg white plus additives)

2006/696/EC

L295

E

FSIS

 Form 2630-9

Public Health Certificate for egg products

FDA is the competent authority.  However, the FSIS Voluntary
Egg Products Inspection Service enables certification of the product by FSIS on a fee basis.

Egg products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material

668/2004, L112/80

Chapter 15

APHIS

iep

Health Certificate for egg products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 15

Health Certificate for egg products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Inedible egg products for animal feeding

780/2004, L123/83

G

APHIS

epc1

Health Certificate for egg products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Hatching eggs (non-ratite)

2006/696/EC, L295

HEP

APHIS

ee_po_hep_04.27.07

Animal Health Certificate for hatching eggs from poultry other than ratites intended for consignment to the European Community

 Commission Decision 2007/843/EC is replacing the certificated published in 2006/696EC and will apply as from April 15, 2008.

Hatching eggs (from ratites)

2006/696/EC, L295

HER

APHIS 

Animal Health Certificate for hatching eggs from ratites originating from countries free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease intended for consignment to the European Community

SPF-eggs

2006/696/EC, L295

SPF

APHIS

 ee_po_spf_04.27.07.pdf

Animal Health Certificate for specified pathogen free (SPF) eggs intended for consignment to the European Community

 Amends 2001/393

EU transit/storage for specified pathogen-free eggs, eggs and egg products

2006/696/EC

L295

Annex IV

FSIS

Transit Storage of Meat, Minced Meat, and Mechanically Separated Meat of Poultry, Ratites and

Wild-Game Birds, Specified Pathogen-Free Eggs, Eggs and Egg Products

OTHER ANIMAL ORIGIN PRODUCTS (go to top È)

Honey and other apicultural products

1664/2006

L320

L320/36

Please contact FAS for the latest developments

Animal casings

FSIS 

One of the following:

a. 9060-7

Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post-Mortem, and Fit for Human Food Statements

For animal casings derived from animals slaughtered in the U.S.

b. 9060-17

Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post-Mortem, and Fit for Human Food Statements

For animal casings derived from animals slaughtered in the U.S. and processed in Mexico.

c. 9060-18

Animal Casings Export Certificate for Countries Requiring Ante-Mortem, Post-Mortem, and Sound and Clean Statements

For animal casings imported into the U.S.

In the Remarks section on the health certificate, or on an FSIS letterhead certificate, type: "The casings have been produced in accordance with the conditions laid down in Annex C, Chapter III of Directive 77/99/EEC."

2004/414/EC
L208/56

Annex IA

FSIS

9180-23

Animal Health Certificate for animal casings intended for dispatch to the European Community

Check FSIS Export Library for Additional Info

EU transit/storage of animal casings

2004/414/EC
L208/56

Annex I B

 FSIS

 FSIS Form 9180-24

Veterinary Certificate for animal casings in transit and/or storage

Check FSIS Export Library for Additional Info

Guidelines

All Fish products (including aquaculture origin)

2006/199/EC

Annex

FDA/ NOAA

Health Certificate for fishery and aquaculture products intended for export to the European Community

2006/199/EC also includes fish oil for human consumption

1664/2006

L320

Annex IV to VI

Fish oil not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/61

Chapter 9

NOAA

Health Certificate for fish oil not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 9

NOAA

Health Certificate for fish oil not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Processed animal protein not intended for human consumption

668/2004, L112/12

Chapter 1

Health Certificate for processed animal protein not intended for human consumption, including mixtures and products other than petfood containing such protein, intended for dispatch to the European Community

This certificate should also be used for fishmeal.

Certificate valid until 24 January, 2008

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 1

Health Certificate for processed animal protein not intended for human consumption, including mixtures and products other than petfood containing such protein, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

Serum from equidae to be used for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/33

Chapter 4 (A)

APHIS

estp1

Health Certificate for the import of serum from equidae to be used for technical purposes including pharmaceuticals, in vitro diagnosis and laboratory reagents, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 4 (A)

Health Certificate for the import of serum from equidae to be used for technical purposes including pharmaceuticals, in vitro diagnosis and laboratory reagents, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Blood products not intended for human consumption

668/2004, L112/35

Chapter 4 (B)

Health Certificate for blood products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 4 (B)

Health Certificate for blood products not intended for human consumption that could be used as feed material, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Blood products to be used for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/37

Chapter 4 (C)

APHIS

bpftp

Health Certificate for blood products to be used for technical purposes, including pharmaceuticals, in vitro diagnosis and laboratory reagents, but excluding serum of equidae, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 4 (C)

Health Certificate for blood products, excluding serum of equidae and intermediate products as referred to in Article 1 of Commission Regulation 2007/2006, to be used for technical purposes intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Pig bristles from third countries or regions thereof that are free from African swine fever

668/2004, L112/50

Chapter 7 (A)

APHIS

pb1

Health Certificate for pig bristles from third countries or regions thereof that are free from African swine fever, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 7 (A)

Health Certificate for pig bristles from third countries or regions thereof that are free from African swine fever, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Animal by-products (raw materials) for the manufacture of technical products (including pharmaceutical products)

668/2004, L112/58

Chapter 8 (B)

APHIS

rmtp

Health Certificate for animal by-products for the manufacture of technical products (including pharmaceutical products), intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 8 (B)

Health Certificate for animal by-products for the manufacture of technical products (including pharmaceutical products), intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/63

Chapter 10 (A)

Health Certificate for rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 10 (A)

Health Certificate for rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/66

Chapter 10 (B)

Health Certificate for rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 10 (B)

Health Certificate for rendered fats not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Apiculture products (not intended for human consumption)

668/2004, L112/74

Chapter 13

Health Certificate for apiculture products, intended for dispatch to the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 13

Health Certificate for apiculture products, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/76

Chapter 14 (A)

APHIS

fdtp

Health Certificate for fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 14 (A)

Health Certificate for fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used as feed or for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/78

Chapter 14 (B)

APHIS

fdft1

Health Certificate for fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used as feed or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 14 (B)

Health Certificate for fat derivatives not intended for human consumption to be used as feed or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Bones and bone products, horns and horn products and hooves and hoof products intended for use other than as feed material, organic fertilizers or soil improvers

668/2004, L112/82

Chapter 16

Declaration by the importer of bones and bone products (excluding bone meal), horns and horn products (excluding horn meal) and hooves and hoof products (excluding hoof meal) intended for use other than as feed material, organic fertilizers or soil improvers for dispatch to the European Communities

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 16

Declaration by the importer of bones and bone products (excluding bone meal), horns and horn products (excluding horn meal) and hooves and hoof products (excluding hoof meal) intended for use other than as feed material, organic fertilizers or soil improvers for dispatch to the European Communities

Hydrolyzed protein, dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes

668/2004, L112/71

Chapter 12

 APHIS

Health Certificate for hydrolyzed protein, dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch to the European Community

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 12

Health Certificate for hydrolyzed protein, dicalcium phosphate and tricalcium phosphate not intended for human consumption to be used as feed material or for technical purposes, intended for dispatch or transit to the European Community

Preparations known as 'cheese fondues'

 1719/2005
L286/883

 Annex 9

Certificate for preparations known as 'cheese fondues'

For tariff calculation purposes

Manure

829/2007 L191(amending 1774/2002)

Chapter 17

For processed manure and processed manure products intended for dispatch to or transit through the European Community

Commission Regulation 1256/2007 requires that ABP models published by Regulation 829/2007 become mandatory for all consignments certified by APHIS as from May 1, 2008. Certificates issued before May 1, 2008 shall be accepted for import into the Community until June 30, 2008.

PEDIGREE AND ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES (go to top È)

Semen

96/509/EC
L210/49

Annex I

Pedigree and zootechnical certificate for the importation of semen from pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, pure-bred breeding pigs, pure-bred breeding sheep and goats which have not undergone performance test and genetic value assessment

96/509/EC
L210/51

Annex II

Certificate for the limited importation of untested semen from pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, pure-bred and breeding pigs, pure-bred breeding sheep and goats to be used for genetic evaluation

Live Animals

96/510/EC
L210/55

Annex I

Pedigree and zootechnical certificate for the importation of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, pure-bred breeding pigs, sheep and goats

96/510/EC
L210/57

Annex II

Certificate for the Importation of Hybrid Breeding Pigs

96/510/EC
L210/59

Annex III

Certificate on Pregnancy

2004/186/EC
L57/28

Annex IV

Pedigree and zootechnical certificate for the importation of semen of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, breeding animals of the porcine species, pure-bred breeding sheep and goats and of registered equidae

Amends 96/510/EC to include horses

2004/186/EC
L57/30

Annex V

Pedigree and zootechnical certificate for the importation of ova of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, breeding animals of the porcine species, pure-bred breeding sheep and goats and of registered equidae

Amends 96/510/EC to include horses

2004/186/EC
L57/32

Annex VI

Pedigree and zootechnical certificate for the importation of embryos of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, breeding animals of the porcine species, pure-bred breeding sheep and goats and of registered equidae

Amends 96/510/EC to include horses

PLANTS AND PLANT PRODUCTS (go to top È)

Plants and plant products (including seeds)

2000/29/EC, L169/95

Annex VII, A

APHIS

PPQ Form 577

Phytosanitary Certificate

 Last amended by 2007/41

Plants and plant products for reexport

2000/29/EC, L169/99

Annex VII, B

APHIS

PPQ Form 579

Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-export (reforwarding)

 Last amended by 2007/41

Processed plant products

APHIS

PPQ Form 578

Export Certificate

There is no specific reference to EU legislation.  It is issued on a case-by-case basis.

Planting seeds

2003/17/EC, L8

AMS

See the conditions laid down in this legislation.
Valid until Dec 31, 2007

Wheat (other than Durum)

FGIS

Quality Certificate for high quality wheat

Without the certificate, a security must be paid until tests are done to show that the product meets EU standards.

Malting barley

FGIS

Quality Certificate

Without the certificate, a security must be paid until tests are done to show that the product meets EU standards.

Corn gluten feed

2019/94

FGIS

Quality Certificate

For tariff classification purposes.  Automatic laboratory inspection for compliance in absence of these certificates

CRA

Certificate of Conformity

Corn gluten meal

CRA

Country of origin certificate

See Corn Refiners association

Fresh fruits and vegetables

1148/2001, L156/15

Annex I

None

Certificate of conformity with the community marketing standards for fresh fruit and vegetables

No U.S. agency issues this certificate.  Imports to the EU can be certified at the border.

1148/2001, L156/17

Annex II

None

Certificate of industrial use referred to in Article 8(2) for fresh fruit and vegetables subject to community marketing standards

No U.S. agency issues this certificate.  Imports to the EU can be certified at the border.

Wine, grape juice or grape must 

883/2001, L128/23

VI1 Form, Annex VII

None

Document for the importation of wine, grape juice or grape must into the European Community

This form is filled out by the winery, which must be on this list of approved establishments. 

883/2001, L128/27

VI2 form, Annex X

None

Extract of a document for the importation of wine, grape juice or grape must into the European Community

This form is filled out by the winery, which must be on this list of approved establishments. 

Fresh 'Emperor' Table Grapes

1549/2006
L301/877

Annex 9

AMS

hard copy only

Certificate of Authenticity for Fresh 'Emperor' Table Grapes

For tariff calculation purposes.

Tobacco

1549/2006
L301/877

Annex 9

Tobacco Assoc. of U.S.

hard copy only

Certificate of Authenticity for Tobacco

For tariff calculation purposes.

OTHER    (go to top È)

Organics

1918/2002, L289/19

Annex I

None

Certificate of inspection for import of products from organic production into the European Community

No U.S. agency issues this certificate; private certifiers do.  Also, certifiers must be specifically authorized in advanced by the individual Member States of the EU.

1918/2002, L289/23

Annex II

None

Extract No . . . of the certificate of inspection for import of products from organic production into the European Community

No U.S. agency issues this certificate; private certifiers do.  Also, certifiers must be specifically authorized in advanced by the individual Member States of the EU.

Processed Foods

AMS

Certificate of Quality and Condition (Processed Foods)

No harmonized EU certificates.  Member States may ask for certificates on animal origin ingredients.  Some MS require the