Regulation 3 Charges

The Minister shall make a charge in respect of the costs incurred by him in carrying out the inspections and controls provided for by Council Directive 96/23/EC on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products^f1.

The charge referred to in paragraph (1) shall be the charge specified in column (2) of the Schedule which is opposite the animal, fish or as the case may be product of animal origin in question in column (1) of the Schedule.

In the case of any charge specified in column (2) of the Schedule (other than the one relating to poultry, game, wild game or milk), the Minister may reduce that charge to reflect the actual costs of the inspections and controls to which it relates.