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Judicial Review launched as FSA charges hikes set to cost businesses thousands

AIMS accuses agency of 'profiteering' and warns businesses will close as a result of costs

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The FSA has been accused of raising charges without proper consultation
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The FSA has been accused of raising charges without proper consultation

Meat trade body AIMS has condemned a move by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to increase official controls charges by 24% from April 1, saying the hike has been imposed with ‘insufficient notice and without...

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