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What you should do
How long does it take
How much does it cost
Forms to complete
Who to contact
About approval and registration of veterinary export facilities
You may only export animals or animal products if they come from premises that comply with international standards or the legislation of the importing country. These premises could be an approved abattoir, quarantine station, artificial insemination centre, embryo collection centre, farm, feedlot, food processing factory, food storage premises, etc.
What you should do
- Contact your nearest provincial state veterinarian to apply for an inspection for export registration.
- Arrange with the provincial state veterinarian to inspect the facility.
- The provincial state veterinarian will complete the inspection report, with motivation and recommendation, and send it to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development for approval.
- If approved, the Department will register the facility and issue an export registration certificate, which is normally valid for one year.
How long does it take
The time taken for registration to be finalised varies from province to province.
How much does it cost
This depends on the province where the premises are located.
Forms to complete
Forms can be obtained from the provincial state veterinarian or the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
Who to contact
