Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Charges for Residues Surveillance Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/2285) as they apply in Scotland.
These amendments 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 29 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 | Change (%) between previous charge and charge from 29 October 2026 | Replacement charge (£) from 1 April 2027 | Cumulative change (%) between previous charge and charge from 1 April 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine | per carcase | 0.7617 | 0.9964 | 31 | 1.0216 | 34 |
| Goat | per carcase | 0.0751 | 0.0864 | 15 | 0.0886 | 18 |
| Sheep | per carcase | 0.0751 | 0.0864 | 15 | 0.0886 | 18 |
| Soliped | per carcase | 0.4660 | 0.5359 | 15 | 0.5495 | 18 |
| Swine | per carcase | 0.0735 | 0.0845 | 15 | 0.0867 | 18 |
| Game and wild game | per tonne | 1.0461 | 1.0461 | 0 | 1.0461 | 0 |
| Poultry | per tonne | 0.6432 | 0.7397 | 15 | 0.7584 | 18 |
| Eggs | per case of 360 | 0.0206 | 0.0237 | 15 | 0.0243 | 18 |
| Milk | per 1000 litres | 0.0405 | 0.0466 | 15 | 0.0478 | 18 |
| Fish other than trout | per tonne of marketed product | 2.3546 | 2.7078 | 15 | 2.7764 | 18 |
| Trout | per tonne of fish food | 2.8222 | 3.2455 | 15 | 3.3278 | 18 |