A CHED, or Common Health Entry Document, is an official entry document used to pre-notify authorities about certain regulated goods entering the European Union or the United Kingdom. It is commonly required for products subject to sanitary, phytosanitary, veterinary, food safety, or plant health controls. Importers or agents use the CHED to provide shipment details before arrival, support border inspection, and help prove that goods meet health, safety, and regulatory requirements before release.
A Common Health Entry Document (CHED) is required under EU and UK regulations for controlled consignments entering the territory, particularly for animals, animal products, plants, and certain food and feed items.
- CHED-A: live animals
- CHED-D: products of animal origin
- CHED-PP: plants and plant products
- CHED-P: lower-risk plant products
The CHED is issued by the competent authority at the Border Inspection Post after a successful health or phytosanitary check. Without a valid CHED, controlled consignments cannot be released.
For related logistics context, see Dedola’s medical device logistics and glossary entries on Inspection Certificate, Customs Clearance, FDA, and PGA.
