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Stakeholder engagement on proposed changes to checks and fees relating to the import of plants, plant products and other objects

Last updated on: 04 August 2026

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We would like to notify you on behalf of the Secretary of State and Scottish and Welsh Ministers, of the upcoming changes to The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) Regulations 2018, The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018, The Plant (Import Inspection Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 and The Plant Health and The Official Controls (Plant Health) (Frequency of Checks) Regulations 2022, which are intended to take effect when the new Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement with the EU is implemented.

Further details can be found in this letter relating to proposed changes to checks and fees relating to the import of plants, plant products and other objects (also provided in Welsh).

Comments on the proposed changes should be sent to plantpestsrisks@defra.gov.uk by 25 September 2026.