Informal views sought on fee changes
Views are being sought on how fee changes may affect businesses.
An informal consultation has been launched to seek views on fee changes for statutory services delivered by AHVLA.
Informal views are being sought ahead of a full consultation in summer 2014.
Fee increases are planned with a view to moving to full cost recovery (FCR) for services delivered in relation to bovine embryos, bovine semen, porcine semen (collectively known as artificial breeding controls (ABCs)), poultry health scheme, border inspection posts (BIPs) and salmonella national control programme (NCP).
Phased increases were agreed in June 2013 for ABCs, poultry health scheme and BIPs. A move to FCR is planned for this year.
After a revised FCR model was introduced - based on HM Treasury guidance - AHVLA says the majority of further revisions to fees will be lower than the FCR amounts forecast in 2012. However, the agency says it cannot be specific about revisions to individual fees and charges.
AHVLA is seeking views on how stakeholders feel the changes will affect businesses.
Further details about revisions to individual fees and charges are expected to be available by summer 2014, when a public consultation will be launched.
AHVLA aims to introduce revised fees during the final quarter of this year.
For further information or to take part in the informal consultation click here.
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