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GENERAL INFORMATION
In order to assist local exporters in meeting veterinary health requirements of importing countries, this Department provides services such as issuance and endorsement of health certificates to facilitate such exports. Such services include:
- the issue of an official Animal Health Certificate
- Government Veterinary Officer's endorsement on health certificates issued by registered veterinary surgeons
HOW TO APPLY
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An application must be submitted on the specified form (PDF format) Downloading of the forms for viewing and printing can be done through the use of the Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) Reader software which is available free at the Adobe Systems Incorporated website.
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Fees must be paid at the time of application. Fees are charged in accordance with the Fees Schedule.
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Health inspection must be made by a veterinary officer.
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Regarding the application for the issue of Animal Health Certificate and Sanitary Certificate for Products of Animal Origin, application must be submitted to the Permit and Certificate Unit at least 10 working days prior to the expected date of inspection.
PROCESSING PERIOD
If all health requirements are met and the related documents are made available, the processing periods are:
WHERE TO APPLY
Either in person or by post:
Certification Desk (Counter No. 11), 5th Floor, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 noon, 1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
(Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.)
Reminders
- Since different countries impose different restrictions on the importation of animals and products of animal origin, applicants are strongly advised to first obtain details of the requirements from both the government authority of the destination country and from the airline or shipping company that will carry them. Please note that this Department may not always be able to certify all of the required details.
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