April 2016
This guidance was Produced by COSLA/Society of Chief Officers of Environmental Health Scotland Export Certification Working Group and is aimed at the local authority (LA) Environmental Health teams involved in providing health certificates or similar documentation to companies wishing to export food to 3rd (non-EU) countries. This guidance document is intended to improve the consistency and efficiency of local authorities and reduce unnecessary burdens on business by standardising and simplifying the processes of issuing export health certificates and related documentation.
