Consultation outcome

Changing carcase classification and price reporting in abattoirs in England

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 30 May 2018
• Last updated: 15 November 2018 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

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We received 18 responses to this consultation. The responses supported the proposals to introduce mandatory sheep carcase classification in England. We will continue to work with the industry to develop this policy and make sure there is a smooth transition to the new standards.

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Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on making sheep carcase classification and price reporting mandatory for commercial-scale abattoirs in England.

This consultation was held on another website.

This consultation ran from
30 May 2018 to 11:45pm on 23 August 2018

Consultation description

We want to know what you think about our plans to make sheep carcase classification and price reporting mandatory for commercial abattoirs. This would apply to England only. Carcase classification has been mandatory in the beef and pig sectors for many years.

The consultation also seeks views on requiring abattoirs to publish their schedules to improve transparency. We expect these changes to improve fairness and price transparency for producers in the livestock sector.

Published 30 May 2018
Last updated 15 November 2018 + show all updates

1. 15 November 2018

   Added the summary of responses to this consultation.

2. 30 May 2018

   First published.