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Approved Beef Labelling Scheme


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 by recognised verifiers.

    Claims about the origin, production methods or characteristics of beef which are not compulsory can be made on a voluntary basis if approved under the Beef Labelling Scheme which operates alongside the compulsory rules. Prior approval of an application to the Scheme, and verification by a recognised independent third party, is required for all voluntary claims.
    Labelling requiring approval:-

    • Regional and local origin
    • Method of production ( grass-fed, farm assured)
    • Breed names
    • Maturation (method, duration)
    • Slaughter information

    Page published: 1 August 2012