Pig Carcase Grading Scale Regulation

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION(EEC)DETERMINING THE COMMUNITY SCALE FOR GRADING OF PIG CARCASES

Stage: In force
Procedure: Regulation
Last activity: 13 Nov 1984

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 sets the Community scale for grading pig carcases, in force since 1 January 1985. Carcases are graded by estimated lean-meat content into five classes (E, U, R, O, P), with an optional S grade of 60% or more. All slaughterhouses must apply the scale, though Member States may exempt small plants under 200 pigs weekly. It repealed Regulation (EEC) No 2760/75.

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