RBST launch small abattoir survey
07/03/2025
The farming industry is being called upon to complete an important online survey regarding their use of abattoirs and the importance of an abattoir for their business.
This follows a call for evidence from the Food Standards Agency last September regarding the small abattoir discount on meat inspection charges, with a more in-depth review currently being carried out
Concern has grown in the industry that the current discount, which represents up to 90% of charges for some abattoirs, could be under threat. According to the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers, 40% of small-medium sized abattoirs would close without the discount. This could have widespread negative impacts on consumer access to local meat, the viability and growth of farming and rural businesses, and the delivery of environmental land management
Click here to read more and to complete the survey
