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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.
Find out when you must label your meat, fish or seafood product with its country of origin.
Find out what information you need to show on products made of or containing meat that you sell to the public.
Legal standards for labelling and composition of food products such as bottled water, milk and meat.
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export meat to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Marketing standards for veal and beef importers, exporters, producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
Beef abattoirs must dress, categorise, classify, weigh and label carcases according to regulations, and communicate results to suppliers.
You must label beef, veal, mince and trimmings according to compulsory rules; extra information must meet food labelling legislation.
Inspectors will make unannounced visits to check that you’re complying with the rules for compulsory beef and veal labelling.
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.
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