EU Protected Food Names Scheme - UK registered names
Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 - Application for Registration Article 17
Protected
Designation of Origin
National application No: - Product Name Orkney beef
1. Competent service of the Member State:
Name: United Kingdom - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tel: 020 7238 6687
Fax: 020 7328 5728
2. Applicant group:
a) Name: Orkney Meat Ltd
b) Address: Hatston Industrial Estate Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1RE
c) Composition: producer/processor (850 approx) other (0)
3. Name of product:
Orkney Beef
4. Type of product (see list in Annex VI):
Fresh Meat Class 1.1
5. Specification - Summary of requirement under Article 4(2)):
a) Name:
Orkney Beef
b) Description of Product:
The produce is derived from cattle born, reared and slaughtered in Orkney.
c) Geographical area:
The group of islands in the North Atlantic off the North Coast of Scotland known as the Orkney Islands.
d) Proof of origin:
The Orkney Islands have traditionally been known for the production of quality beef. The exclusive use of Aberdeen Angus and Shorthorn/Blue Grey cows gives the beef its characteristic flavour.
e) Acquisition:
Only cattle from the defined area may be slaughtered and dressed in accordance with the set specifications in the designated area. The product is marketed fresh and chilled only.
f) Link
The distinctly different texture and flavour of Orkney beef is largely due to the topography, geology and climate of the Orkney Islands which imparts specific characteristics to the grass and herbage providing the main diet of the cattle.
g) Inspection bodies:
Scottish Food Quality Certification Ltd
Address: Royal Highlands Centre, 10th Avenue, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NF
Tel: 0131 335 6615
Fax: 0131 335 6601
h) Labelling:
PDO
i) National requirements (if any):
EC No:
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