Beef labelling: guidance

A guide on the compulsory beef labelling system and the beef labelling scheme (the approval system for other labelling claims) for people and organisations selling beef in Scotland.


Section G: Relevant regulations

Regulation (EC) number 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 _ establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) number 820/97. See Annex A for definitions.

Commission Regulation (EC) number 1825/2000 of 25 August 2000 - laying down detailed rules for the application of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) number 1760/2000 as regards the labelling of beef and beef products.

The Beef and Veal Labelling (Scotland) Regulations 2008 came into effect on 25 January 2009. These regulations allow us to enforce the EU regulations above in Scotland.

Commission Regulation (EC) number 2081/1992 of 14 July 1992 - on the Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin.

Council Regulation (EC) number 2082/1992 of 14 July 1992 - on the Certificates of Specific Character.

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