Malaysian business licence·State
Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC)
Issued by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Negeri MelakaVeterinary Surgeons Act 1974; Animal Act 1953 (Act 647) (Revised 2006)
Overview
The Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC) certifies the health status of animals, ensuring the safety of animal products and animal welfare for purposes such as export, transfer, slaughter, local meat sales, breeding, fertility, and insurance. It is required by businesses involved in animal husbandry and related activities.
Key details
Governing Act
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974; Animal Act 1953 (Act 647) (Revised 2006)
Agency fees
RM 15 processing + RM 2 annual
Validity
7 days
Issuing authority
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Negeri Melaka
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Animal traders, animal owners, companies, partnerships, statutory bodies, cooperatives
Application requirements
- Export: Comply with the requirements set by the importing country.
- Transfer: Comply with the requirements set by the destination state and obtain entry permission from the destination's DVS.
- Slaughter: Obtain permission for slaughter and the slaughter location from the DVS.
- Local Meat Sales: Meat sources must be from animals based on health inspection results and laboratory test outcomes.
- Breeding: Animals used for breeding purposes only and must reach maturity.
Agency fee breakdown
Processing fee (one-off)
1) Health Declaration:
- E-Permit 1: RM 15.00/application
- E-Permit 2 & 3: RM 10.00/consignment
2) Freedom Certificate:
- E-Permit 1: RM 2.00/application
- E-Permit 2 & 3: Not required
These are amounts payable to Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Negeri Melaka. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.