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<p>We have analysed expected demand for export health certificates (EHCs) if we leave
the EU without a deal.</p><p> </p><p>We have looked at the capacity within the current
veterinary market, and taken into consideration a number of factors that will impact
on the amount of time required by official vets to sign EHCs for EU-bound products.</p><p>
</p><p>We are also making it possible for the providers of certification services
to employ new support officers to carry out certain administrative aspects of the
EHC process, freeing up the time and capacity of official vets to provide the final
assurances for the EHC.</p><p> </p><p>We expect demand for EHCs will be at the lower
end of estimates and expect efficiencies to be made by the larger exporters.</p><p>
</p><p>Therefore, we estimate the market will need increased capacity equivalent to
about 50 full-time official vets and providers of certification services are confident
they can meet the demand.</p><p> </p>
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