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You must batch and label the beef and veal you sell or supply according to specific rules, which vary from product to product.
Check the tariff classification for dried buffalo ears and dried beef meat scraped off from the throat, for use as animal feed.
Beef abattoirs must dress, categorise, classify, weigh and label carcases according to regulations, and communicate results to suppliers.
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Marketing standards for veal and beef importers, exporters, producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Check the tariff classification for bones with some meat, fat and tendons (so called soup bones).
Inspectors will make unannounced visits to check that you’re complying with the rules for compulsory beef and veal labelling.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
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