Explanatory Memorandum to the

Plant Health (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2014

 

This Explanatory Memorandum has been prepared by the Natural Environment & Agriculture Team within the Natural Resources and Food Department and is laid before the National Assembly for Wales in conjunction with the above subordinate legislation and in accordance with Standing Order 27.1

 

Minister’s Declaration

 

In my view, this Explanatory Memorandum gives a fair and reasonable view of the expected impact of the Plant Health (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2014.  I am satisfied that the benefits outweigh any costs.

 

 

 

 

Alun Davies

Minister for Natural Resources and Food

6 July 2014

 

 

1.    Description

 

The purpose of this instrument is to revoke and replace the Plant Health (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013 No. 1700 (W. 164)) (“the 2013 Regulations”), which outlines the fees to be charged for plant health services provided by the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) on behalf of the Welsh Ministers.  This instrument provides for average decreases and increases in, and the continuation of, the fees specified in the 2013 Regulations.

 

2. Matters of special interest to the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee

 

There are no matters of special interest to the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee. 

 

3. Legislative background

 

This instrument is made in exercise of powers conferred by section 56(1) and (2) of the Finance Act 1973, which are now vested in the Welsh Ministers by virtue of section 59(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006. These powers permit the Welsh Ministers to make regulations which require the payment of fees or other charges for the provision of any services or facilities or the issue of any authorisation, certificate or other document, in pursuance of any EU obligation.  As such, this instrument requires Treasury consent which has been granted.

 

This instrument will follow the negative resolution procedure.

 

4. Purpose & intended effect of the legislation

 

Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community[1] (“the Plant Health Directive”) establishes the EU plant health regime.

 

The Plant Health Directive is implemented in Wales, for non-forestry matters, by the Plant Health (Wales) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006 No 1643 (W.158)).  Similar but separate legislation operates in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.  For forestry matters the Plant Health Directive has been implemented by the Plant Health (Forestry) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005 No 2517), which applies throughout Great Britain.

 

The Plant Health Directive has been amended amongst other amendments by Council Directive 2002/89/EC of 28 November 2002[2].  Among the changes introduced by this Directive was clarification of the existing requirement for mandatory examinations (documentary checks, identity checks and physical inspection) on certain plants and plant produce and obligations to charge for these inspections.  The Plant Health Directive makes provision for reducing the rate of inspections of certain plant imports (Article 13a (2)) and for charging a correspondingly reduced fee for inspections (Article 13d (2)).

 

In line with the principle that the costs of statutory services should be borne by users who benefit directly from a service, charges also apply for the following activities required by the Plant Health Directive:

 

 

 

 

 

The reason for making this instrument is to provide for increases in fees payable in relation to plant health, as part of a phased move towards full cost recovery of such fees and to implement changes to import inspection fees in connection with the annual adjustment to plant health inspection levels of fruit and flowers imported from third countries, under the EU’s risk targeted inspections provisions.

 

Increases in plant health services fees are part of a phased move towards full cost recovery

 

Fera is responsible in Wales, on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, for provision of plant health statutory services to facilitate trade and prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases.

 

Charging for these services is consistent with the principle that businesses using the service should bear the cost of any measures to prevent harm that they might otherwise cause by their actions or non-actions, since most serious pests and diseases that arrive in this country do so via commercial trade in plants and plant produce.

 

Before the 2012 Regulations came into force, fees for five plant health services (plant health import inspections, seed potato certification, plant health licences, plant passports and inspection of potatoes originating from Egypt) hadn’t increased for many years resulting in income received from business users being less than 35% of the cost of the service provision.  Following a public consultation in 2011, a phased increase in fees was implemented in 2012 with the intention of achieving full cost recovery for these services by 2014.  The 2012 Regulations introduced the first step in that move towards full cost recovery, closing 50% of the gap between statutory income and the full cost of service provision.  The second phase, closing a further 25% of the gap, was implemented through the 2013 Regulations.  The third and final phase, closing the remaining 25% of the gap, will be implemented through this instrument, scheduled to come into force on 2 August 2014.

 

They provide for average increases on the fees specified in the 2013 Regulations as follows:

·         import inspection fees documentary and identity checks by 24.5%;

·         licensing fees by 2.2 %;

·         fees for plant passporting services by 21.2%; and

 

They also provide for decreases by 3.5% on the fees specified in the 2013 Regulations for import inspections (other than documentary & identity checks).

 

Fees for services under the Seed Potato Classification Scheme and for inspection and testing of Egyptian potatoes remain unchanged.

 

Full details of the old and new fees are given in Annex A.

 

Other changes introduced by the 2014 Regulations

 

In addition to changing the existing fees, this instrument also introduces fees for the issue of licences and testing of Lebanese potatoes. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/413/EU dated 30 July 2013 allows Member States to authorise the import of ware potatoes from certain regions of Lebanon, subject to post-import testing to ensure freedom from potato ring rot. Imports into Wales will be controlled through the issue of licences specifying notification, labelling, waste disposal etc. conditions. No mechanism currently exists to charge for the issue of such licences or for the post-import testing required.

 

This instrument also includes a new provision to allow for plant trader registrations to be suspended for unpaid fees as well as allowing the Welsh Ministers to recover any fees as a civil debt. Current sanctions for non-payment of fees are proving inadequate and require tightening. The instrument makes payment of fees a condition for maintaining registration as a plant trader (a requirement under the Plant Health (Wales) Order 2006 for anyone trading in plant material).

 

This instrument also clarifies how import inspections on mixed consignments are charged. (i.e. consignments comprising different types of material, some of which are eligible for reduced levels of inspection and some not.)

 

5. Consultation

 

A consultation on proposals to revise fees for five plant health services ran from 11 October to 5 December 2011.  The majority of respondents opposed any increase in fees but, in the event of any increase, preferred a phased increase to achieve full cost recovery over three years.

 

Details of the consultation on the Fera’s review of fees for statutory plant health services, including the summary of responses, can be found at:

 

http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/feesChargingReview/consultation.cfm

 

A consultation was not conducted for introducing fees in relation to potatoes originating in Lebanon.

 

6. Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA)

 

No impact on charities or voluntary bodies is foreseen.

 

No impact on the public sector is foreseen.

 

Impact assessments were prepared by Defra on a Wales and England basis for the 2012 Regulations for each of the five services involved and can be found at:

 

http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/feesChargingReview/consultation.cfm

 

Fera, who are an executive agency of Defra, is responsible in Wales, on behalf of the Welsh Ministers, for provision of plant health statutory services to facilitate trade and prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and diseases. Costs, therefore, are collated on an England and Wales basis and are not available in a disaggregate format.

 

Fees in relation to potatoes originating in Lebanon

 

Having considered The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments and the likely negligible impact on business, the Chief Economist has advised that regarding the fees being introduced in relation to potatoes originating in Lebanon, it would not be proportionate to conduct an RIA. This is due to the likely costs and benefits of complying with the regulations and as there will be little or no expected impact from the change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANT HEALTH STATUTORY FEES AND CHARGES

Current Fees

New Fees

IMPORTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 1

Fee (daytime working hours)

Fee (non daytime working hours )

Fee (daytime working hours)

Fee (non daytime working hours )

Cuttings, seedlings (except forestry reproductive material), young plants of strawberries or of vegetables

49.66

up to 10,000 in number

74.50

up to 10,000 in number

47.87

up to 10,000 in number

71.80

up to 10,000 in number

1.98

for each additional 1,000

2.97

for each additional 1,000

1.91

for each additional 1,000

2.87

for each additional 1,000

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Shrubs, trees (other than cut Christmas trees), other woody nursery plants including forest reproductive material (other than seed)

49.66

up to 1,000 in number

74.50

up to 1,000 in number

47.87

up to 1,000 in number

71.80

up to 1,000 in number

1.22

for each additional 100

1.83

for each additional 100

1.17

for each additional 100

1.76

for each additional 100

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Bulbs, corms,rhizomes, tubers, intended for planting (other than tubers of potatoes)

49.66

up to 200kg in weight

74.50

up to 200kg in weight

47.87

up to 200kg in weight

71.80

up to 200kg in weight

0.45

for each additional 10kg

0.68

for each additional 10kg

0.44

for each additional 10kg

0.65

for each additional 10kg

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

 

Seeds, tissue culture

21.28

up to 100kg in weight

31.93

up to 100kg in weight

20.51

up to 100kg in weight

30.77

up to 100kg in weight

0.49

for each additional 10kg

0.73

for each additional 10kg

0.47

for each additional 10kg

0.70

for each additional 10kg

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Other plants intended for planting, not specified elsewhere in this schedule

49.66

up to 5,000 in number

74.50

up to 5,000 in number

47.87

up to 5,000 in number

71.80

up to 5,000 in number

0.49

for each additional 100

0.73

for each additional 100

0.47

for each additional 100

0.70

for each additional 100

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Cut flowers

49.66

up to 20,000 in number

74.50

up to 20,000 in number

47.87

up to 20,000 in number

71.80

up to 20,000 in number

0.38

for each additional 1,000

0.57

for each additional 1,000

0.37

for each additional 1,000

0.55

for each additional 1,000

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Branches with foliage, parts of conifers (other than cut Christmas trees)

49.66

up to 100kgs in weight

74.50

up to 100kgs in weight

47.87

up to 100kgs in weight

71.80

up to 100kgs in weight

4.94

for each additional 100kgs

7.41

for each additional 100kgs

4.76

for each additional 100kgs

7.14

for each additional 100kgs

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

 

Cut Christmas trees

49.66

up to 1,000 in number

74.50

up to 1,000 in number

47.87

up to 1,000 in number

71.80

up to 1,000 in number

4.94

for each additional 100units

7.41

for each additional 100units

4.76

for each additional 100units

7.14

for each additional 100units

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Leaves of plants, such as herbs, spices and leafy vegetables

49.66

up to 100kgs

74.50

up to 100kgs

47.87

up to 100kgs

71.80

up to 100kgs

4.94

for each additional 10kgs

7.41

for each additional 10kgs

4.76

for each additional 10kgs

7.14

for each additional 10kgs

 

397.31

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

Fruits and vegeatbles (other than leaft vegetables)

49.66

up to 25,000kgs

74.50

up to 25,000kgs

47.87

up to 25,000kgs

71.80

up to 25,000kgs

1.98

for each additional 1000kgs

2.97

for each additional 1000kgs

1.91

for each additional 1000kgs

2.87

for each additional 1000kgs

Tubers of potatoes (per lot)

148.99

up to 25,000kgs

223.49

up to 25,000kgs

143.60

up to 25,000kgs

215.39

up to 25,000kgs

148.99

for each additional 25,000kgs

223.49

for each additional 25,000kgs

143.60

for each additional 25,000kgs

215.39

for each additional 25,000kgs

Soil and growing medium,bark

49.66

up to 25,000kgs

74.50

up to 25,000kgs

47.87

up to 25,000kgs

71.80

up to 25,000kgs

1.89

for each additional 1,000kgs

2.97

for each additional 1,000kgs

1.91

for each additional 1,000kgs

2.87

for each additional 1,000kgs

 

397.84

Maximum

595.97

Maximum

382.92

Maximum

574.38

Maximum

 

Grain

49.66

up to 25,000kgs

74.50

up to 25,000kgs

47.87

up to 25,000kgs

71.80

up to 25,000kgs

1.98

for each additional 1,000kgs

2.97

for each additional 1,000kgs

1.91

for each additional 1,000kgs

2.87

for each additional 1,000kgs

 

1986.56

Maximum

2979.84

Maximum

1914.60

Maximum

2871.90

Maximum

Other plants or plant products not specified elsewhere in this Schedule, except forest trees

49.66

per consignment

74.50

per consignment

47.87

per consignment

71.80

per consignment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 2 - Reduced Rates

Dianthus

2.48

up to 20,000 in number

3.72

up to 20,000 in number

2.39

up to 20,000 in number

3.59

up to 20,000 in number

Kenya

0.02

for each additional 1,000

0.03

for each additional 1,000

0.02

for each additional 1,000

0.03

for each additional 1,000

 

19.87

Maximum

29.80

Maximum

19.14

Maximum

28.71

Maximum

 

Dianthus

4.96

up to 20,000 in number

7.45

up to 20,000 in number

7.18

up to 20,000 in number

10.77

up to 20,000 in number

Ecuador

0.04

for each additional 1,000

0.07

for each additional 1,000

0.05

for each additional 1,000

0.08

for each additional 1,000

 

39.72

Maximum

59.58

Maximum

57.43

Maximum

86.15

Maximum

Dianthus

12.42

up to 20,000 in number

18.62

up to 20,000 in number

11.96

up to 20,000 in number

17.95

up to 20,000 in number

Turkey

0.10

for each additional 1,000

0.16

for each additional 1,000

0.09

for each additional 1,000

0.13

for each additional 1,000

 

99.36

Maximum

149.04

Maximum

95.73

Maximum

143.59

Maximum

Dianthus

2.48

up to 20,000 in number

3.72

up to 20,000 in number

1.43

up to 20,000 in number

2.15

up to 20,000 in number

Colombia

0.02

for each additional 1,000

0.03

for each additional 1,000

0.01

for each additional 1,000

0.01

for each additional 1,000

 

19.87

Maximum

29.80

Maximum

11.48

Maximum

17.23

Maximum

Rosa

1.43

up to 20,000 in number

2.14

up to 20,000 in number

1.43

up to 20,000 in number

2.15

up to 20,000 in number

Ecuador, Columbia

0.01

for each additional 1,000

0.01

for each additional 1,000

0.01

for each additional 1,000

0.01

for each additional 1,000

 

11.89

Maximum

17.84

Maximum

11.48

Maximum

17.23

Maximum

 

Rosa

4.96

up to 20,000 in number

7.41

up to 20,000 in number

4.78

up to 20,000 in number

7.18

up to 20,000 in number

 

Ethiopia

0.04

for each additional 1,000

0.06

for each additional 1,000

0.04

for each additional 1,000

0.06

for each additional 1,000

 

 

39.72

Maximum

59.58

Maximum

38.29

Maximum

57.43

Maximum

 

Rosa

2.48

up to 20,000 in number

3.72

up to 20,000 in number

2.48

up to 20,000 in number

3.72

up to 20,000 in number

Kenya

0.02

for each additional 1,000

0.03

for each additional 1,000

0.02

for each additional 1,000

0.03

for each additional 1,000

 

19.87

Maximum

29.80

Maximum

19.87

Maximum

29.8

Maximum

Rosa

4.96

up to 20,000 in number

7.41

up to 20,000 in number

7.18

up to 20,000 in number

10.77

up to 20,000 in number

Tanzania

0.04

for each additional 1,000

0.06

for each additional 1,000

 

0.05

for each additional 1,000

0.08

for each additional 1,000

 

39.72

Maximum

59.58

Maximum

57.43

Maximum

86.15

Maximum

Rosa

12.42

up to 20,000 in number

18.62

up to 20,000 in number

11.96

up to 20,000 in number

17.95

up to 20,000 in number

 Zambia

0.07

for each additional 1,000

0.10

for each additional 1,000

0.09

for each additional 1,000

0.13

for each additional 1,000

 

99.36

Maximum

149.04

Maximum

95.73

Maximum

143.59

Maximum

 

Phoenix Branches with foliage

17.35

up to 100kgs in weight

26.03

up to 100kgs in weight

16.75

up to 100kgs in weight

25.13

up to 100kgs in weight

Costa Rica

1.70

for each additional 100kg

2.56

for each additional 100kg

1.66

for each additional 100kg

2.49

for each additional 100kg

 

139.05

Maximum

208.57

Maximum

134.02

Maximum

201.03

Maximum

Malus

4.96

up to 25,000kg in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kg in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kg in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kg in weight

New Zealand

0.21

for each additional 1,000kg

0.31

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

Malus

2.47

up to 25,000kgs in weight

3.70

up to 25,000kg in weight

2.29

up to 25,000kg in weight

3.59

up to 25,000kg in weight

Chile,  South Africa

0.07

for each additional 1,000kg

0.10

for each additional 1,000kg

0.09

for each additional 1,000kg

0.14

for each additional 1,000kg

Malus

12.42

up to 25,000kgs in weight

18.62

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

17.95

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Argentina, Brazil

0.49

for each additional 1,000kg

0.74

for each additional 1,000kg

0.47

for each additional 1,000kg

0.71

for each additional 1,000kg

Malus

17.38

up to 25,000kgs in weight

26.07

up to 25,000kgs in weight

23.93

up to 25,000kgs in weight

35.90

up to 25,000kgs in weight

USA

0.69

for each additional 1,000kg

1.03

for each additional 1,000kg

0.95

for each additional 1,000kg

1.43

for each additional 1,000kg

Prunus

4.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kgs in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Chile, South Africa

0.17

for each additional 1,000kg

0.26

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

Prunus

7.44

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.17

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

10.77

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Turkey, USA

0.29

for each additional 1,000kg

0.44

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

0.43

for each additional 1,000kg

Prunus

24.83

up to 25,000kgs in weight

37.25

up to 25,000kgs in weight

23.93

up to 25,000kgs in weight

35.90

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Argentina, Morocco

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

0.95

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

Pyrus

4.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kgs in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Argentina, South Africa

0.17

for each additional 1,000kg

0.26

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

Pyrus

24.83

up to 25,000kgs in weight

37.25

up to 25,000kgs in weight

23.93

up to 25,000kgs in weight

35.90

up to 25,000kgs in weight

China

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

0.95

for each additional 1,000kg

1.43

for each additional 1,000kg

 

Pyrus

12.42

up to 25,000kgs in weight

18.62

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

17.95

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Chile

0.49

for each additional 1,000kg

0.73

for each additional 1,000kg

0.47

for each additional 1,000kg

0.71

for each additional 1,000kg

Citrus

2.48

up to 25,000kgs in weight

3.72

up to 25,000kgs in weight

2.39

up to 25,000kgs in weight

3.59

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Morocco

0.07

for each additional 1,000kg

0.10

for each additional 1,000kg

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

0.14

for each additional 1,000kg

Citrus

1.46

up to 25,000kgs in weight

2.19

up to 25,000kgs in weight

1.43

up to 25,000kgs in weight

2.15

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Turkey

0.03

for each additional 1,000kg

0.05

for each additional 1,000kg

0.05

for each additional 1,000kg

0.08

for each additional 1,000kg

Citrus

7.45

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.17

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

10.77

up to 25,000kgs in weight

USA, Uruguay, Egypt, Mexico, Peru

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

0.42

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

0.43

for each additional 1,000kg

Citrus

4.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kgs in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Israel

0.21

for each additional 1,000kg

0.31

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

 

Citrus

12.42

up to 25,000kgs in weight

18.62

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

17.95

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Tunisia

0.49

for each additional 1,000kg

0.73

for each additional 1,000kg

0.47

for each additional 1,000kg

0.71

for each additional 1,000kg

Passiflora

4.94

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kgs in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Kenya, Columbia

0.17

for each additional 1,000kg

0.26

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

Passiflora

24.83

up to 25,000kgs in weight

37.25

up to 25,000kgs in weight

35.90

up to 25,000kgs in weight

53.85

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Zimbabwe

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

1.43

for each additional 1,000kg

2.15

for each additional 1,000kg

Passiflora

24.83

up to 25,000kgs in weight

37.25

up to 25,000kgs in weight

16.75

up to 25,000kgs in weight

25.13

up to 25,000kgs in weight

South Africa

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

0.66

for each additional 1,000kg

1.00

for each additional 1,000kg

Vaccinium

11.74

up to 25,000kgs in weight

17.61

up to 25,000kgs in weight

11.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

17.95

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Argentina

0.47

for each additional 1,000kg

0.71

for each additional 1,000kg

0.47

for each additional 1,000kg

0.71

for each additional 1,000kg

 

Capsicum

47.87

up to 25,000kgs in weight

71.80

up to 25,000kgs in weight

2.39

up to 25,000kgs in weight

3.59

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Israel

1.91

for each additional 1,000kg

2.87

for each additional 1,000kg

0..09

for each additional 1,000kg

0.14

for each additional 1,000kg

Solanum Melongena

4.96

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.41

up to 25,000kgs in weight

4.78

up to 25,000kgs in weight

7.18

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Kenya, Turkey

0.17

for each additional 1,000kg

0.26

for each additional 1,000kg

0.19

for each additional 1,000kg

0.28

for each additional 1,000kg

Momordica

24.83

up to 25,000kgs in weight

37.25

up to 25,000kgs in weight

16.75

up to 25,000kgs in weight

25.13

up to 25,000kgs in weight

Surinam

0.97

for each additional 1,000kg

1.46

for each additional 1,000kg

0.66

for each additional 1,000kg

1.00

for each additional 1,000kg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Imports : Schedule 3 - Documents & ID Checks

Documentary check

4.31

per consignment

 

 

5.71

per consignment

 

Identity Check

4.31

per consignment up to a size of a truck load, a railway wagon or the load of a container of comparable size

 

 

5.71

per consignment up to a size of a truck load, a railway wagon or the load of a container of comparable size

 

 

8.62

bigger than the above size

 

 

11.42

bigger than the above size

 

 

PLANT PASSPORTS

Per Inspection

38.05

per quarter hour

46.10

per quarter hour

minimum fee

76.10

 

92.19

 

SEED POTATO CLASSIFICATION SCHEME

Inspection of growing crops and provision of labels and seals in respect of applications:

For certification as pre-basic seed potato

129.84

per hour or part thereof

129.84

per hour or part thereof

For certification as basic seed potato classified as:

Super Elite 1, Super Elite 2 or Super Elite 3

64.92

per half hectare or part thereof

64.92

per half hectare or part thereof

minimum fee

129.84

 

129.84

 

Elite 1, Elite 2 or Elite 3

64.92

per half hectare or part thereof

64.92

per half hectare or part thereof

minimum fee

129.84

 

129.84

 

A

61.71

per half hectare or part thereof

61.71

per half hectare or part thereof

minimum fee

123.43

 

123.43

 

Certified seed potatoes

56.10

per half hectare or part thereof

56.1

per half hectare or part thereof

minimum fee

112.20

 

112.2

 

For authorisation to market seed potatoes

129.84

per hour or part thereof

129.84

per hour or part thereof

 

 

 

 

Inspection of harvested tubers

 

Up to 2 inspections

19.24

per half hectare or part thereof

19.24

per half hectare or part thereof

minimum fee

38.47

 

38.47

 

Third & subsequent

129.84

per hour or part thereof

129.84

per hour or part thereof

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLANT HEALTH LICENCE FEES

(1)

Application for a licence other than a licence covered by items (2) or (3) below

793.03

 

 

809.83

 

(2)

Application for a licence in respect of soil or other growing medium for analysis

572.02

 

 

584.14

 

(3)

Application for a licence for scientific or trial purposes covering more than 5 types of article

793.03

 

 

809.83

 

 

plus

31.25

per type of article in excess of 5

 

31.86

per type of article in excess of 5

(4)

Application for extension or variation of a licence with changes requiring scientific or technical assessment

260.01

 

265.21

 

(5)

Application for extension of a licence with no changes or for extension or variation of a licence with only minor changes requiring no scientific or technical assessment

31.20

 

 

31.86

 

(6)

Inspection and associated activities (incl travel time and office time for monitoring compliance with licence terms and conditions

42.75

per hour or part thereof

42.75

per hour or part thereof

 

EGYPTIAN POTATOES

Sampling of imported potatoes to ascertain if Ralstonia solanacearum is present

117.36

per lot sampled

 

117.36

per lot sampled

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[1] This Directive can be found at http://europa.eu/eu-law/legislation/index_en.htm

[2] This Directive can be found at http://europa.eu/eu-law/legislation/index_en.htm