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: 01211- Shetland Lamb
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: Shetland Agricultural Association
b) Address: C/o Manson Mangaster, Sullom, Shetland ZE2 9RE
c) Composition: producer/processor (1250 approx) other (0)
3. Name of product:
Shetland Lamb
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:
Shetland Lamb
b) Description of Product:
Shetland Lamb is derived from the native breed of Shetland sheep and its derivatives. Lambs are born, reared and slaughtered in Shetland.
c) Geographical area:
The Shetland Isles are a group of islands in the North Atlantic off the North Coast of Scotland.
d) Proof of origin:
The Shetland sheep is a distinctive breed native to the Shetland Isles. Lambs are produced from either Shetland or the Shetland/Cheviot ewes.
e) Method of production:
Lambs slaughtered within 12 months of birth and marketed either as a whole or cuts of meat. Only lambs from the defined area may be slaughtered and dressed in accordance with set specifications in the designated area. The carcass weight should be in the range 7kg - 14kg for pure Shetland and up to 20kg for crossed lambs.
f) Link
The texture and flavour of Shetland lamb is distinctive and different from lamb derived from other breeds of sheep produced in other areas of the UK due to the topography, geology and climate of the Shetland Islands.
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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