Summary
Important informationThe “Guidance document: Charges for official controls in approved meat establishments” and “Business agreement guidance” documents for 2024/25 are pending update and will be uploaded before the new charges take effect on 01 April 2024. |
Guidance document: charges for official controls in approved meat establishments
New guidance applicable from 27 March 2023.
Please note the guidance document: charges for official controls in approved meat establishments and business agreement guidance documents are being revised. They will be updated on the website week beginning 25 March 2024.
The charges guide aims to help food business operators (FBOs) understand:
- why charges are made for the services that we provide
- who does FSS charge and what does it charge for
- how are the charges calculated and made for services provided by FSS
- the ways that FBOs can keep their charges to a minimum
- the frequency they will be invoiced for the services provided
- the methods by which FBOs can pay for charges and when payment is due
- what to do if FBOs are unhappy with their charges
Business agreement guidance for approved meat establishments in Scotland
This guidance is designed to support FBOs when working with FSS to develop a business agreement tailored to their business.
FSS calculation of the charge out rates to industry
This document outlines how Food Standards Scotland calculated the charge out rates to industry.
If you require further information or have any questions please email charging@fss.scot or contact Fiona Bruce on 01224 285170.
Official controls in approved meat premises
Our role is to make sure Scotland’s meat industry protects public health, and pays due consideration to the health and welfare of animals at slaughter.
