Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Charges for Residues Surveillance Regulations 2006 (“the 2006 Regulations”) in relation to Wales.

These Regulations amend regulations 2, 3 and 4 of the 2006 Regulations to substitute the Secretary of State with competent authorities in Wales. The amendments made by these Regulations will enable the competent authorities performing official controls to recover the charge 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.

Regulation 2(4) amends the enforcement provisions of the 2006 regulations to confer functions in respect of enforcement on the Welsh Ministers.

These Regulations also vary the fees required to be paid in respect of the surveillance of animals and animal products for residues of veterinary medicinal products and other substances.

The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to these Regulations. As a result, it was not considered necessary to carry out a regulatory impact assessment as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with these Regulations.