Commission Regulation (EC) No 1215/2004 of 30 June 2004 amending the specification of a name appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin (Scotch Beef)
Date: 2004-06-30
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European standard, Scotland, cattle, consumer information, designation of origin, labelling, meat product

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1215/2004

of 30 June 2004

amending the specification of a name appearing in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 on the
registration of geographical indications and designations of origin (Scotch Beef)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(4)

Having regard to the Treaty
Community,

establishing the European

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14
July 1992 on the protection of geographical
indications and
designations of origin for agricultural products and food-
stuffs (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

(3)

Under Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, the
United Kingdom authorities have requested amendments
to the description and the method of production of
‘Scotch Beef’, registered as a protected designation of
origin by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of
12 June 1996 on the registration of geographical indi-
cations and designations of origin under the procedure
laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No
2081/92 (2).

Following examination of this request for amendment, it
has been decided that the amendments concerned are not
minor.

In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 9
of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 and since
the
amendments are not minor,
the Article 6 procedure
applies mutatis mutandis.

It has been decided that the amendments in this case
comply with Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92. No
statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7
to the Commission
of
following the publication in the Official
the
European Union (3) of the above amendments.

the Regulation has been sent

Journal of

(5)

Consequently, these amendments must be registered and
published in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The amendments set out in Annex I to this Regulation shall be
registered and published in accordance with Article 6(4) of
Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.

A summary of the main points of the specification is given in
Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following
that of
the European
Union.

its publication in the Official

Journal of

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 June 2004.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER
Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regu-

lation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

(2) OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regu-

lation (EC) No 526/2004 (OJ L 85, 23.3.2004, p. 3).

(3) OJ C 99, 25.4.2003, p. 2 (Scotch Beef).

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ANNEX I

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92

AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFICATION OF A PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (Article 9)

No EC: UK/0274/25.1.1994

1. Registered name: PGI Scotch Beef

2. Amendments(s) requested:

Specification heading:

Name

Description

Geographical area

Proof of origin

Method of production

Link

Labelling

National requirement

3. Amendment(s):

Description

So as better to reflect current practice, take account of consumer concerns about more transparent labelling and
improve the quality of Scotch Beef, the current description:

‘The product is derived from cattle finished, for a minimum period of three months, slaughtered and dressed in
the designated area.’

is hereby amended as follows:

‘The product is derived from cattle born, reared throughout their lives, slaughtered and dressed in the designated
geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance
schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments
and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant.’

Method of production

As a result of the amendment to the description described above it is necessary to amend the details of the method of
production. In addition, when the original application was submitted, Scotch Beef was almost never sold frozen. While
this practice is still not widespread, the applicant would like to remove the words ‘Only fresh or chilled product may
be sold’ to allow Scotch Beef to be sold frozen if a processor so wishes.

Accordingly, the current description:

‘Cattle are finished in Scotland for a period of not less than three months. They are slaughtered and dressed in
accordance with the specifications. Only fresh or chilled product may be sold.’

is hereby amended as follows:

‘Cattle are born and reared throughout their lives in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been
produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN
45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by
the applicant. They are slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area in accordance with the
specifications.’

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ANNEX II

SUMMARY

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92
‘SCOTCH BEEF’

No EC: UK/0274/25.1.1994

PDO (

)

PGI (X)

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the
products covered by the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification
obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1. Responsible department in the Member State:

Name:

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Food Chain Marketing and Competitiveness Division

Address: Room 338

Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London, SW1P 3JR
United Kingdom

Tel.:

Fax:

(44-207) 238 66 87

(44-207) 238 57 28

e-mail:

rlf.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk

2. Group:

2.1. Name:

Quality Meat Scotland

2.2. Address: Rural Centre
West Mains
Ingliston
Newbridge
Midlothian, EH28 8NZ
United Kingdom

Tel.:

Fax:

(44-131) 472 40 40

(44-131) 472 40 38

e-mail:

info@qmscotland.co.uk

2.3. Composition: producers (8 969), processors (32), other (310).

3.

4.

Type of product: Group 1.1 Fresh meat (and offal)

Specification:

(summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1. Name:

‘Scotch Beef’

4.2. Description:

The product is derived from cattle born, reared for the entirety of their lives, slaughtered and dressed in the
designated geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality
assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards,
assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant.

4.3. Geographical area:

The area is defined as the mainland of Scotland, including the islands off the west coast, Orkney and Shetland.

(1) European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Agricultural product quality policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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4.4. Proof of origin:

Since the 19th century Scotch beef has been renowned for its consistently superior qualities due to traditional
feeding systems and it has established a high reputation in the UK meat market and beyond.

4.5. Method of production:

Cattle are born and reared throughout their lives in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been
produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011
(ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant.
They are slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area in accordance with the specifications.

4.6. Link:

Scotch beef has a quality and characteristics arising from extensive grazing on the characteristic pastures of Scotland.

4.7. Inspection body:

Name:

Scottish Food Quality Certification

Address: Royal Highland Centre
10th Avenue
Ingliston
Edinburgh, EH28 8NF
United Kingdom

Tel.:

Fax:

(44-131) 335 66 15

(44-131) 335 66 01

e-mail:

enquiries@sfqc.co.uk

4.8. Labelling: PGI
4.9. National requirements: —