Export dairy products to the United Arab Emirates (UAE): certificate 3669

Apply online to export food products containing dairy like milk, cheese, butter and whey to the United Arab Emirates.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 29 November 2018
• Last updated: 7 April 2026 — See all updates

• Destination country: United Arab Emirates
• Commodity type: Animal products including food
• Certificate status: Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and guidance notes for radioactivity in food.

Download a specimen certificate EHC 3669, version 1: Export dairy products to the United Arab Emirates.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

• a Government Gateway account
• a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

• see the status of your applications
• always use the latest version of the EHC
• copy existing applications
• apply for blocks of certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you no longer need to download this EHC. You will complete the EHC template as part of the DAERA online application process (DECS).

For more information, see the DECS Application User Guide

1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes and EHC 3669, version 1: Export dairy products to the United Arab Emirates.

2. Start your application.

Make sure you examine the latest version of the EHC and guidance notes as they are sometimes updated. The latest versions are on this page.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 29 November 2018

Last updated 7 April 2026 + show all updates

1. 7 April 2026

   Process for applying for EHC in Northern Ireland has changed

2. 27 October 2023

   Updated NFG

3. 27 August 2020

   Exporters in England, Scotland and Wales can now only apply for this export health certificate by using the online service. Exporters in Northern Ireland will continue to apply by uploading their application for DAERA.

4. 31 May 2020

   Added a link to EHC online - a new digital service that allows exporters to apply for and manage their export health certificates online.

5. 29 November 2018

   First published.