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<p>In the event of a no-deal Brexit, overseas vets already registered with the Royal
College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) or in the process of registering by 30 October
2019 will continue to have their qualifications recognised. Government has legislated
to ensure that new vets wishing to work here can also register with the RCVS if their
qualification meets the required equivalent standards. Individuals with a degree that
does not meet the RCVS equivalent will be able to apply to sit the RCVS statutory
examination.</p><p> </p><p>The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is offering free
training for Official Vets (OVs) to sign Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for food
products: 830 have enrolled and 379 have qualified. The total number of OVs who can
sign EHCs for food products has increased by more than 300 since 8 February to 972.</p><p>
</p><p>Meanwhile, the Food Standards Agency and Animal and Plant Health Agency have
reviewed processes in order to maximise the effectiveness of staff, including recruiting
and training more official auxiliary staff. APHA have created a new role of Certification
Support Officer to handle a number of preparatory and administrative tasks for assuring
UK EHCs, under vet management. The supervising vet will retain responsibility for
the assurances provided.</p>
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