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Product Export Certifications

We are the leading London-based provider of veterinary export health certificates for the worldwide export of food and other animal products from the UK. We run a network of Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Certification Support Officers (CSOs) from the head office in London.

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The whole business of exporting has become increasingly complicated in recent years as traceability and provenance have become paramount. We offer free advice on the application process required to export products to your destination country. Below is a brief overview of the major export markets; to hear more about the process for each country and product give Dave a call or send us a message.

Brexit Impact

It may be that after a No Deal Brexit there will be a huge increase in the need for Certification, as the UK would become a Third Country in relation to the EU and would no longer enjoy the ability to transport goods as freely. Any movement of animal produce would need to be certified, in a way that it did not before.

Official Veterinarians

Official Vets (OVs) are veterinary surgeons appointed by government to carry out authorised duties on its behalf, principally the signing of Export Health Certificates to confirm that certain food…

Export Certificate Advice

The whole business of exporting animal products has become increasingly complicated in recent years as traceability and provenance have become paramount; each destination country can have its own set…

Established Reputation

We have a long-standing excellent reputation for knowledgable advice, meticulous attention to detail and offering a second-to-none customer service. Dave Cuffe is the Founder of Product Export Cert and…

Export Certification Provider

Product Export Cert (PEC) was founded by established London vet, Dave Cuffe, in response to a growing market in export certifications. With over 30 years as a practicing veterinary surgeon and Official Veterinarian (OV) certifying animal products, Dave saw great value in advising organisations on the regulatory and logistic environment for exporting animal products.

Throughout this time, Dave has certified all manner of animal product exports. From warehouses of gelatin pellets and literal shed-loads of Afghan skins bound for Italy down to a single satchel of Ovaltine heading to Dubai and even the smallest batch of bacterial cultures – Dave brings unparalleled experience to PEC, a deep knowledge of the regulatory environment and offers free friendly advice over the phone.

As a founder of over a dozen veterinary practices across London he also has a special affinity with start-up enterprises and offers expert practical advice for those at the start of a journey. Dave runs a network of specialist OVs across the UK and personally certifies products shipped from London and the South.

In any one year we can certify anything from a porcupine quill to a rump steak, to a bar of chocolate, to a badger hair shaving brush. If in doubt about your product, drop me a line.

Dave Cuffe

M.V.B., M.A., M.R.C.V.S.

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Export Destinations

USA

The US is the largest food and drink export market outside of the EU – worth £2.3 billion in 2017 and rising 3% from the previous year. The UK has access for fresh/frozen pork and dairy but should other red meat categories open up, the US could be a valuable market.

Europe

Due to the considerable uncertainty regarding the UK’s future trading relationship with the EU, potential tariffs imposed due to a No Deal Brexit could destroy any price competitiveness enjoyed in the export market. The difference between how a Deal and No-Deal Brexit will affect the export market is great.

China

China is the world’s most populous country, the fourth largest country in the world and the second biggest economy. It is the largest global importer of dairy products and the growing middle class in the country have been introducing more dairy into their diet.

No Deal

Exit from the European Union

After a No Deal Brexit there may be a huge increase in the need for Certification, as the UK would become a Third Country in relation to the EU and would no longer enjoy the ability to transport goods as freely. Any movement of animal produce would need to be certified, in a way that it did not before.

Alternatively, with no deal in place and WTO terms automatically applied, tariffs on meat and dairy products may mean that UK produce has a minimal market in the EU, which would significantly reduce the movement of animal products to the EU. Additionally, competition from Australasia, the USA, and China (Lamb, Beef, Pork) where costs of production are lower, may mean that trade outside of the EU is similarly uneconomical.

2013 – 2017 Export Numbers

91% of dairy-product exports went to the EU

82% of beef and other bovine product exports were destined for the EU

89% of sheep meat exported went to the EU

In the event of a no-deal Brexit the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) suggests opportunities lie in premium products, sold directly to the end consumer, where quality is key – a pack of mature Cheddar or fillets of beef, for example. This being said, unless some deals are quickly struck there may be very little exported in the coming months. If you are unsure where this puts you, get in touch with Dave today.

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