Consultation launched on proposed inspection charges at UK border control posts

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By LoadstarEditorial

12/06/2023

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The four-week consultation will invite industry views on the introduction of charges for commercial plant, plant products and animal imports from the EU from next year to support the introduction of robust biosecurity measures The consultation aims to ensure a fair and proportionate approach to a future charging system at government-run Border Control Posts, whilst keeping the UK safe from threats like African Swine Fever The proposed range of checks will strengthen the UK’s domestic biosecurity and protect UK producers and ...

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