Process of applying for EHC

An Export Health Certificate (EHC) issued by the Export Inspection Council of India (EIC) will typically capture the relevant information that was disclosed in the export health certificate application form by the exporter. Merchant exporters have to get their one-time registration done through the EIC website.

• As and when the exporter or establishment needs an EHC, they should fill an online application using their username and password.
• They can also access the e-health certification system using their login credentials and check the status of their application.
• An application reference number is generated by the system, which can be used by the exporter or establishment for future reference.
• Next, they have to contact the concerned Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) office and submit supporting documents, which includes the invoice, packing list, and test reports, along with the fees. While establishments need to submit it to the nearest EIA office, merchant exporters can submit it in any EIA office.
• In case of approved establishments, the facility to avail EHC remains available throughout the validity of the approval.
• Once the approval expires, the username and password get disabled automatically and gets activated again once the approval is renewed.