The Charges for Residues Surveillance Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2026: equality impact assessment (EQIA)
The EQIA considers the potential impacts of the above Regulations, which updates fees in Scotland required to be paid in relation to surveillance of animals and animal products for residues of veterinary medicinal products and other substances.
Title of policy:
The Charges for Residues Surveillance Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2026
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:
To uprate the charges for the UK National Residues Control Programme (NRCP) in Scotland to ensure continued operation on a full cost recovery basis of the statutory programme that is designed to help identify residues of banned substances, veterinary medicines, and contaminants in products of animal origin (POAO) destined for the food chain.
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy
Division: Animal Health and Welfare
Team: International Trade
Contact
Email: animal.health@gov.scot