International trade - EU exports and TRACES
Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) registration
Exporters (economic operators) may wish to register their details on the TRACES system using the on line registration procedure. A step-by-step guide to the registration procedure is available (please note: this guide will open in a new window for easier reference). After registration, economic operators may apply to the issuing Animal Health Divisional Office (AHDO) for an Intra Trade Animal Health Certificate (ITAHC) via the TRACES website, by completing Part 1 of the ITAHC on line, electronically signing it and then submitting it to the AHDO.
As a guide, the EU Commission has issued an online training manual which demonstrates how the system is supposed to work.
Printable Application Form
Economic operators who are not registered with TRACES can apply to the
AHDO for an ITAHC using the printable application
form 
(90 KB), TRACES EXA notes for guidance
(82 KB) are available to assist in the completion of TRACES EXA.
TRACES Guidance
For further information on the use of the TRACES system, economic operators
and veterinarians should refer to the Guidance
for Exporters and Veterinarians
(496 KB).
The Customer Information Note 04/72 was issued on 30 April 2004 and explains
the arrangements that apply to intra-Community trade export health certification
for live animals, germplasm and certain animal products from 1 May 2004.
A table
(180 KB) has been prepared to assist economic operators and other users
of TRACES in selecting the correct ITAHC for a consignment.
Support Documents
These pages are now the definitive source for support documents. The available support documents include Notes for Guidance for economic operators and Official Veterinarians, checklists, and model owner's declarations.
Page last modified:
May 30, 2008