Costs
Operational costs are recovered through charges to the veterinary pharmaceutical industry, the food industry, and Defra.
During 2003/2004 operational costs totalled £11,960,000:
- Licensing: £4,915,000 (paid for by the veterinary pharmaceutical industry)
- Statutory Residues: £3,693,000 (paid for by the food industry)
- Non-statutory Residues: £1,054,000 (paid for by Defra)
- Policy: £2,298,000 (paid for by Defra)
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