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<p>Port Health Authorities (PHAs) have charging mechanisms in place for covering the
costs of checking SPS consignments, and the Government, in conjunction with devolved
administrations, is working with them to review fee levels and support the implementation
of new checks of imports from the EU in early 2024.</p><p> </p><p>Commercial BCP fees
are a business decision for the operators of those sites.</p><p> </p><p>The Common
User Charge is to recover the costs of operating government-run BCP facilities in
England. Defra has consulted on its proposed methodology and rates to inform charging
levels. Defra has used feedback to inform the final policy and rates, which we expect
to publish shortly.</p><p> </p><p>PHAs or local authorities undertake checks on animal
products and High-Risk Feed or Food Not of Animal Origin (HRFNAO) at BCP. APHA is
the competent authority with responsibility for the inspections of plants and plant
products at all BCPs and control points.</p>
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