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Consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments

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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) carried out a public consultation on proposals for a revised system of financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 19 March to 12 June 2026. The consultation sought views and evidence on proposals for a revised system of financial support to be delivered, subject to ministerial agreement and central funding, through discounts to charges for FSA official controls (inspections).

The FSA’s response summarises feedback from both the consultation responses and associated stakeholder events, the FSA’s consideration of that feedback and the conclusions reached.

Republished, closed consultation on plans to revise financial support for abattoirs and game handling establishments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
9am on 19 March 2026 to 11:59pm on 12 June 2026

This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).

This consultation extends to the Food Standards Agency’s geographical remit of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

This consultation will be of most interest to

Food business operators (FBOs) in the meat industry whose activities are subject to inspections charged for by the FSA. In particular, those who receive a discount on their charge. This includes operators of: 

  • customers of such FBOs (including primary producers) and their trade associations, for example farmer’s unions
  • professional bodies representing those who carry out inspections in meat premises 
  • associations and groups representing interests of consumers in relation to food or managing public money

    • The consultation invites views and evidence on: 

  • the FSA’s rationale for change and the proposed revisions to the system of support to meet that rationale

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