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Welcome to the Beef Labelling Scheme Beef labelling is a European Community (EC) wide scheme, which is intended to provide buyers with clear, reliable information about fresh and frozen beef (including veal) on sale. All beef and beef products must be labelled to ensure full traceability back to th...
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Welcome to Approved Beef Labelling Scheme The Beef Labelling Scheme has been in operation in the UK since 1997. It implements EU legislation which requires beef labelling information, apart from compulsory labelling indications, to be approved by the authorities in the Member State(s) and checked b...
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Beef Labelling - your questions answered Q1. What is the beef labelling system? A. Compulsory beef labelling in the EU applies to all fresh and frozen beef and veal at all stages of the production chain from slaughterhouse to retailer. This system supplements the voluntary beef labelling system tha...
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Important - Transfer of beef labelling work to the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) in Carlisle Please note that the administration of the beef labelling system for England transferred from Defra to the Rural Payments Agency on 30 April 2008. The RPA takes over responsibility for the day-to-day r...
RPA Schemes > Livestock Schemes > Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme > Contacts & Organisation > Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme
The RPA takes over responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme for England and Wales, and becomes the overall UK lead on policy management of the scheme. If you require further information on the Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme please contact the office below;...
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RPA Schemes > Livestock Schemes > Approved Beef Labelling Scheme > Customer Publications > Approved Beef Labelling Scheme
Approved Beef Labelling Scheme - Customer Publications Please see the below documentation to be used when applying to the Approved Beef Labelling Scheme. 2009 Beef Labelling Guide Beef Labelling Application Form (BLAF1) Guidance Notes for Completing the BLAF1 Form Guidance Notes for Providing Trace...
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Compulsory Beef Labelling The new Beef Labelling Guide for England and Wales Compulsory Labelling posters Compulsory Labelling: Beef Labelling Scheme guidelines Compulsory Labelling: examples of labels containing compulsory information Compulsory Labelling: examples of display for compulsory labell...
RPA Schemes > Livestock Schemes > Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme > FAQ's > Compulsory Beef Labelling FAQs
Q1 What is Compulsory Labelling? A1 Compulsory labelling means that operators must label all fresh and frozen beef (and minced beef) with the following information: (1) A reference number or code (2) "Slaughtered In [name of Member State or Third Country]" (3) Licence number of slaughterhouse (4) "...
RPA Schemes > Livestock Schemes > Compulsory Beef Labelling Scheme > Latest News > Labelling of Beef and Veal
Consultation on The Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2008 (England) 1 July 2008: Consultation on The Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2008 (England) European law introduced new rules on the marketing of the meat of bovine animals aged 12 months or less with effect from 1 July 2008 (Co...