UK Statutory Instrument
2025
United Kingdom
The Sheep Carcase (Classification and Price Reporting) (England) Regulations 2025
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13 compliance obligations
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Schedules
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For each carcase within the test sample, the median of...
Results generated by the automated classification method must, for each...
The accuracy of the automated classification method must be established...
To pass the authorisation test, the automated classification method must...
In addition to the requirement under paragraph 13, the classifications...
The panel convened by the Secretary of State for the...
During the test process the members of the panel must...
The members of the panel must work independently and anonymously...
The Secretary of State must also nominate a coordinator of...
The coordinator nominated under paragraph 5 must—
The Secretary of State must nominate an independent data analyst-statistician...
If the automated classification method fails to generate any classification...
If paragraph 8 does not apply, the accuracy of the...
Notifications by operators
- Notify Secretary of State about regulated slaughterhouse operation details
Requirement and methods for classification of carcases
- Classify sheep carcases under 12 months and keep records
Removal of tissue from a carcase
- Ensure no tissue is removed from a carcase before weighing and classification
Presentation of carcases for classification
- Present sheep carcases for classification according to prescribed specifications
Identification of carcases
- Allocate unique kill number to each carcase
Labelling of carcases
- Label classified sheep carcases with required information
Determination of carcase weight
- Determine and record carcase weight within 60 minutes of slaughter
Record keeping
- Keep records for each classified sheep carcase
Recording of prices for carcases of sheep aged less than 12 months
- Record market price of young sheep carcases and any supplementary payments
Communication to the supplier
- Communicate classification and price records to sheep suppliers in writing
Authorisation of automated classification methods for carcases
- Comply with the terms of your automated classification method authorisation
Additional provisions on classification by automated classification methods
- Keep daily control records of automated classification methods and retain for 12 months
Reporting of market price and related data to a person authorised by the Secretary of State
- Report sheep carcase information to the Secretary of State's authorised person
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Citation, commencement, extent and application
Interpretation
Approved slaughterhouses to which these Regulations apply
Licence to carry out visual classification
Suspension, revocation or alteration of licence to carry out visual classification
Licence to use authorised automated classification methods
Suspension, revocation or alteration of licence to use authorised automated classification methods
Appeals regarding licences
Processing of information and the purposes for which processing may be carried out
On-the-spot checks
Minimum requirements of on-the-spot checks
Powers of entry
Powers of authorised officers
Compliance notices
Monetary penalty notices
Appeals against compliance notices and monetary penalty notices
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