OpenConsultation consultationoutcome

National Residues Control Programme: revision of charges 2025-2026

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Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Published
24 November 2025
Last updated
16 April 2026 — See all updates
This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and Government response

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Detail of outcome

We received 9 responses to this consultation. The high-quality feedback received will form part of policy discussions about the future charging arrangements for the National Residues Control Programme (NRCP).

We are also pleased to have received more responses to this consultation than when we last consulted on this topic in 2024.

The VMD will continue to actively seek views and engage with participants to better understand sector-specific issues.

We strongly encourage stakeholders to continue the conversation by contacting the VMD Residues Team at residues@vmd.gov.uk.

Original consultation

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to revise the charges paid by businesses in the NRCP (National Residues Control Programme).

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Consultation description

A joint consultation by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments about the need to raise charges in order to recover the full costs of providing the National Residues Control Programme (NRCP.) These charges need to be adjusted to cover the rising costs of delivering this important scheme.

We are seeking views about:

  • Our proposed approach to setting the new charges

  • How these changes will affect participants in the NRCP

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