Commission Decision of 15 April 2004 authorising methods for grading pig carcases in the United Kingdom (notified under document number C(2004) 1340) (Only the English text is authentic) (2004/370/EC)

Article 4U.K.

Notwithstanding the standard presentation referred to in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84, the flare fat, the kidneys and the diaphragm need not be removed from pig carcases before being weighed and graded. In order to establish quotations for pig carcases on a comparable basis, the recorded hot weight shall be reduced:

  • for pig carcases up to 56 kg, by 0,7 kg

  • for pig carcases from 56,5 to 74,5 kg, by 1,1 kg

  • for pig carcases of 75 kg and over, by 1,6 kg.