Public ID: PID-BQV239

Animal health certification updated to support smoother exports of UK racehorses to Japan

in Japan

Trade barrier summary

Japan’s government updated its animal health requirements in March 2022. The UK’s export health certificate (EHC) no longer met Japan’s new conditions, resulting in additional documentation requirements for all racehorse exports.

The UK government has now resolved the issue by updating EHC 3232 to align with Japan’s requirements. This now allows for the smoother trade of UK racehorses in Japan.

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Sectors affected

• Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets

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Resolved

Yes - September 2025

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Date reported

8 November 2022

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Last updated

17 November 2025

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Public ID

PID-BQV239

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