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The charges for applying to join the scheme are shown in the table below. All costs are in Pounds Sterling (£). Any alterations required after invoices have been submitted will incur a £80 administration fee.
Increases in these fees have largely been driven by inflation, along with the growth of the MarinTrust program, and will ensure that we continue to maintain our high levels of assurance, while driving continuous improvement and meet growing market demands.
| Fee breakdown | Current fees (valid from 1 January 2025) |
|---|---|
| FIP Annual fees | |
Annual fee per FIP FIP peer review fees (peer review is completed by Certification Body) | £2,300 |
| A. Review of Fishery Assessment and Gap Analysis | £2,100 |
| B. Review of Stakeholder Engagement | £210 |
| C. Review of Initial Fishery Action Plan (FAP) created for FIP | £690 |
| D. Annual review of Fishery Action Plan Progress (quote for annual review, final cost will depend on complexity) | £1,230 per day |
Peer Review costs A-C cover the initial review process for the FIP. Any additional verification or re-submissions will incur additional costs based on the complexity of the work.
| Facility Annual fees | |
| Annual IP fee per company | £3,435 |
| Annual IP fee per facility | £650 |
| Scope extension or update fee (per form) | £80 |
| Licencing fee | |
| Licencing fee per facility | £330 |
| On-site audit fees | |
| Annual fee paid to Certification Body | Variable |
If a facility is on the Improver Programme and is also certified, duplicate costs will not be invoiced.