Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Charges for Residues Surveillance Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2285).
Amendments are made to regulations 2, 3 and 4 of the 2006 Regulations to allow costs incurred in carrying out the inspections and controls in relation to surveillance of animals and animal products for residues of veterinary medicinal products and other substances to be recoverable by the competent authority performing the official controls.
These amendments also vary the fees required to be paid in relation to surveillance of animals and animal products for residues of veterinary medicinal products and other substances.
Changes to fees are itemised in the table below.
Table 1
| Type of creature or animal product | Basis for charge | Previous charge (£) | Replacement charge (£) from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025 | Replacement charge (£) from 1 April 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine | per carcase | 0.5106 | 0.7007 | 0.7617 |
| Goat | per carcase | 0.0507 | 0.0691 | 0.0751 |
| Sheep | per carcase | 0.0507 | 0.0691 | 0.0751 |
| Soliped | per carcase | 0.3536 | 0.4287 | 0.4660 |
| Swine | per carcase | 0.0543 | 0.0676 | 0.0735 |
| Game and wild game | per tonne | 1.0461 | 1.0461 | 1.0461 |
| Poultry | per tonne | 0.5568 | 0.5917 | 0.6432 |
| Eggs | per case of 360 | 0.0179 | 0.0206 | 0.0206 |
| Milk | per 1000 litres | 0.0276 | 0.0373 | 0.0405 |
| Fish other than trout | per tonne of marketed product | 2.1265 | 2.1660 | 2.3546 |
| Trout | per tonne of fish food | 1.6840 | 2.5963 | 2.8222 |