Calculation of charges for health inspection and control exercises carried out at a slaughterhouse
4.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) below, the charge for a health inspection and control exercise carried out at a slaughterhouse shall be an amount equal to the Community standard charge less the charge for examinations for the presence of residues calculated in accordance with regulation 7.
(2) Where the total of the real cost of carrying out a health inspection and control exercise at a slaughterhouse and the charge for examinations for the presence of residues is lower than the Community standard charge then—
(a)where that total is higher than the minimum charge, the charge shall be an amount equal to that real cost; or
(b)where that total is no higher than the minimum charge, the charge shall be an amount equal to that minimum charge less the charge for examinations for the presence of residues.
(3) Where the total of the real cost of carrying out a health inspection and control exercise at a slaughterhouse and the charge for examinations for the presence of residues is higher than the Community standard charge, the charge shall be such an amount as is fixed by the food authority being—
(a)an amount not exceeding that real cost; or
(b)an amount equal to the Community standard charge less the charge for examinations for the presence of residues.