Guidance and regulation

Slaughterhouses in Great Britain with a high throughput of pig carcases must send weekly pricing data to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 28 June 2023

This notice is to inform you of the next round of poultrymeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 21 April 2023

This notice is to inform you of the poultrymeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 24 May 2023

This notice is to inform you of the GATT beef quota for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 23 May 2023

This notice is to inform you of the next round of pigmeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 21 April 2023

What happens if an inspector finds you're breaking regulations on grading pig carcases or classifying beef carcases.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 4 August 2020

If your abattoir slaughters 150 or more bovines aged 8 months or over per week (on a rolling annual average) you must be registered with the Beef Carcase Classification (BCC) scheme.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 1 January 2021

Information for licensed bovine abattoirs about records they must keep to comply with Beef Carcase Classification rules.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2014

Information for abattoirs on what to expect when an inspector visits to check you're complying with the beef carcase classification rules.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 29 November 2018

How to join the Pig Carcase Grading Scheme, administered by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 1 January 2021

How to prove your abattoir is complying with the Pig Carcase Grading Scheme.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2014

Information for abattoirs on what to expect during inspections for the Pig Carcase Grading Scheme.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 16 November 2018

Slaughterhouses in Great Britain with a high throughput of cattle carcases must send pricing data to AHDB weekly.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 28 June 2023

This notice is to inform you of the next round of poultry meat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 29 April 2024

This notice is to inform you of the next round of pigmeat import quotas. The products and quantities available are detailed in Annex 1.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 26 February 2024

This notice is to inform you of the next round of pigmeat import quotas which are detailed in Annex 1 attached.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2023

Import of Frozen Beef and Veal Quota (GATT) under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 1432

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 31 March 2023

This notice is to inform you of the next round of applications for the GATT beef quota.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 27 March 2024

This notice is to inform you of the pigmeat import quotas for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2023.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 23 May 2023

This notice explains how the rules are applied to this quota and how to apply for a licence.

• From: Rural Payments Agency
• Updated: 28 September 2021