Is the Veterinary Certificate mandatory for all animal product exports from India?

Yes, it is mandatory for all live animals, meat, dairy, poultry, fishery products, and animal by-products under the FTDR Act and destination country import regulations. However, certain processed products with extended shelf-life and specific countries may have exemptions; verify with the importing authority's veterinary department before shipment.

How long is the Veterinary Certificate valid, and can it be extended?

Validity periods are: fresh/chilled products (10-14 days), frozen products (6 months), processed products (12 months), and live animals (10-30 days) from issuance. The certificate cannot be extended; you must obtain a new certificate for subsequent shipments or if the consignment is not shipped within the validity period.

What are the consequences of exporting without a valid Veterinary Certificate?

Under the Customs Act 1962 and FTDR Act, penalties range from ₹50,000 to ₹5,00,000, shipment confiscation, suspension of export privileges, and potential IEC cancellation. False declarations attract criminal prosecution with imprisonment up to 6 months and fines up to ₹1,00,000 under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.

Which authority issues the Veterinary Certificate in India?

The Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, issues the certificate. State veterinary officers and AQCS-designated officials conduct inspections and issue certificates for domestic shipments destined for export.

What is the typical cost of obtaining a Veterinary Certificate?

Certificate issuance costs ₹500-3,000, facility registration ₹1,000-5,000 (initial) and ₹500-2,000 (renewal every 3 years), and laboratory testing ₹800-5,000 depending on test type. Total cost for a typical shipment ranges from ₹3,000-8,000. Costs vary by state and laboratory accreditation.

Veterinary Certificate

Get Veterinary Certificates for livestock and animal product exports from India. AQCS-approved, FTDR Act compliant. Application, fees, documents explained.

Register your production/processing facility with state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS, submitting ownership proof, facility layout, and operational details; approval takes 10-15 working days
Undergo veterinary inspection by an AQCS-notified officer who verifies compliance with export standards, hygienic conditions, and disease surveillance systems
Conduct pre-shipment health testing through AQCS-approved laboratory including pathogenic bacteria detection, antibiotic residue analysis, and destination-specific disease screening; results in 3-7 days
Submit Veterinary Certificate application (Form VA) with test reports, facility documents, IEC copy, invoice, packing list, and destination requirements at least 5-7 days before shipment
Receive and attach the Veterinary Certificate to shipping documents; obtain customs clearance from CBIC and proceed with export within certificate validity period

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What is Veterinary Certificate?

A Veterinary Certificate is an official health document issued by the Animal Quarantine and Certification Services (AQCS) under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. This certificate certifies that animals, animal products, and by-products exported from India are free from notifiable diseases and comply with destination country's veterinary health requirements and international standards.

The Veterinary Certificate serves as proof of health compliance required by importing countries to prevent the transmission of animal diseases across borders. It is mandatory for exporting live animals, meat and meat products, dairy products, poultry and poultry products, eggs, fish and fishery products, and animal-derived ingredients used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The certificate is issued after comprehensive health inspection and testing conducted at designated veterinary facilities registered with AQCS.

मूल्य निर्धारण

पैकेज	कीमत	विवरण
Standard	On request	Including document prep

प्रक्रिया

📋
Register your production/processing facility with state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS, submitting ownership proof, facility layout, and operational details; approval takes 10-15 working days
🔍
Undergo veterinary inspection by an AQCS-notified officer who verifies compliance with export standards, hygienic conditions, and disease surveillance systems
📝
Conduct pre-shipment health testing through AQCS-approved laboratory including pathogenic bacteria detection, antibiotic residue analysis, and destination-specific disease screening; results in 3-7 days
✅
Submit Veterinary Certificate application (Form VA) with test reports, facility documents, IEC copy, invoice, packing list, and destination requirements at least 5-7 days before shipment
📤
Receive and attach the Veterinary Certificate to shipping documents; obtain customs clearance from CBIC and proceed with export within certificate validity period

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

Valid Import-Export Code (IEC) issued by CBIC under DGFT
Facility Registration Certificate from state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS
Previous year's facility inspection report and disease surveillance records
Laboratory test reports from AQCS-notified testing facility (within validity period)
Commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading with product specifications
Destination country-specific health requirements and importing authority's approved certificate format
Traceability documentation including vaccination records and feed composition details
Cold chain and storage condition maintenance proof for animal products

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Veterinary Certificate

Get Veterinary Certificates for livestock and animal product exports from India. AQCS-approved, FTDR Act compliant. Application, fees, documents explained.

Register your production/processing facility with state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS, submitting ownership proof, facility layout, and operational details; approval takes 10-15 working days

Undergo veterinary inspection by an AQCS-notified officer who verifies compliance with export standards, hygienic conditions, and disease surveillance systems

Conduct pre-shipment health testing through AQCS-approved laboratory including pathogenic bacteria detection, antibiotic residue analysis, and destination-specific disease screening; results in 3-7 days

Submit Veterinary Certificate application (Form VA) with test reports, facility documents, IEC copy, invoice, packing list, and destination requirements at least 5-7 days before shipment

Receive and attach the Veterinary Certificate to shipping documents; obtain customs clearance from CBIC and proceed with export within certificate validity period

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What is Veterinary Certificate?

पैकेज

कीमत

विवरण

Standard

On request

Including document prep

प्रक्रिया

📋

Register your production/processing facility with state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS, submitting ownership proof, facility layout, and operational details; approval takes 10-15 working days

🔍

Undergo veterinary inspection by an AQCS-notified officer who verifies compliance with export standards, hygienic conditions, and disease surveillance systems

📝

✅

Submit Veterinary Certificate application (Form VA) with test reports, facility documents, IEC copy, invoice, packing list, and destination requirements at least 5-7 days before shipment

📤

Receive and attach the Veterinary Certificate to shipping documents; obtain customs clearance from CBIC and proceed with export within certificate validity period

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

Valid Import-Export Code (IEC) issued by CBIC under DGFT

Facility Registration Certificate from state Animal Husbandry Department or AQCS

Previous year's facility inspection report and disease surveillance records

Laboratory test reports from AQCS-notified testing facility (within validity period)

Commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading with product specifications

Destination country-specific health requirements and importing authority's approved certificate format

Traceability documentation including vaccination records and feed composition details

Cold chain and storage condition maintenance proof for animal products

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