Le Pet Express is asked many times why their GB health certificate issued in France requires the DDPP stamp. The DDPP is the official vet in France and follows the EU guidance whereby a local vet may fill out the GB health certificate and then require it to be stamped by them.
DDPP
- The DDPP is the official vet in France and resides in the Ministry of Agriculture.
- When obtaining a GB health certificate in France (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pet-travel-apply-for-a-gb-pet-health-certificate) the British government requires it to be stamped by an Official vet.
- In France, the official vet is the DDPP and they provide guidance for local vets on how to submit the GB health certificate to them. DDPP vet guidance for official stamp
- In Paris, the DDPP office is located here: DDPP Paris
- In Arras, which covers Calais, the DDPP office is located here: DDPP Arras
- Le Pet Express is a licensed DEFRA transporter and follows the EU and UK rules for health certificates. Health certificates without an official vet stamp are not accepted on our service.
