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Future of British abattoirs in doubt following increases to food inspection charges

The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers said increases in charges for official controls at meat plants could leave already struggling abattoirs paying between 拢50,000 to 拢100,000 more this year alone

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 8 min read
AIMS chair John Thorley said: "Many of our members are hanging by a thread as a result of additional running costs in areas such as staffing, insurance and utility bills. These increases will not just prevent growth, they will lead to plant closures that will impact on the wider rural economy and animal welfare."
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AIMS chair John Thorley said: "Many of our members are hanging by a thread as a result of additional running costs in areas such as staffing, insurance and utility bills. These increases will not just prevent growth, they will lead to plant closures that will impact on the wider rural economy and animal welfare."

A red meat trade body has warned that increases to food inspection charges at meat processing facilities could leave a number of abattoirs in the UK on the brink of closure without support. The Association...

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