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17.2. Please be aware that in addition to the requirements of the Beef Carcase Classification scheme, there are also labelling requirements which apply under the Beef Labelling Scheme. All beef offered for sale in the EC falls under the Beef Labelling Scheme and must be labelled with certain compulsory information. Guidance on the requirements of the scheme can be found in the Beef Labelling Guide, a copy of which can be obtained from the RPA or via our web site. Weights 18. The Regulations require that adult bovine carcases must be weighed within 1 hour from the time of slaughter. 18.1. The recorded weight must be as per the actual scale display and must not be rounded. 18.2.The accurate carcase weight must be recorded on labels and associated documentation 18.3.the Regulations governing the scheme require that the weight of the carcases must be communicated back to the supplier of the animal for slaughter. Please refer to Section D ‘ Communication of Classifier Results and Record keeping’ . 18.4.The inaccurate recording of carcase weights and the communication of inaccurate information is deemed to be an offence under the Regulations and will fall under the enforcement provisions, see Section G, ‘Inspections, Offences and Penalties and the information at Appendix 1’ . BCC Guidance Notes 12 version 7 – January 2012 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
Section D – Communication of Classification Results and Record Keeping Communication of Classification Results 19. The results of classification must be communicated in writing or by electronic means to whoever has the slaughtering carried out. This information may be shown on an invoice or a document attached. In both instances the information should be addressed to the supplier of the animal, or failing that to the physical or legal person responsible for the slaughter operations. The information to be supplied is a follows:- • classification results, • category • the weight of the carcase, indicating whether it relates to warm or cold weight • the carcase presentation (dressing specification) applied at the moment of weighing and classification. • And where applicable, that classification has been carried out by using automatic grading techniques Although it is not a compulsory requirement it is beneficial to also provide the kill number of the animal and the date of slaughter. Centre which operate using the 15 point scale must include the subclasses in the communication. (See also paragraph 14 –‘15 Point Scale’). Record Keeping 20. the regulations specify that records should be kept for a minimum of 12 months from the end of the calendar year to which the records relate. BCC Guidance Notes 13 version 7 – January 2012 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.com
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