Additional provisions on classification by automated grading techniques
Article 12
1. Slaughterhouses operating classification by using automated grading techniques as laid down in Articles 10(1) and 11(1) shall: (a) as regards beef carcasses, identify the category of the carcass by using the system for the identification and registration of bovine animals established pursuant to Article 1; (b) keep daily control reports on the functioning of the automated grading methods, including any shortcomings encountered and actions taken where necessary. 2. Classification by automated grading techniques shall be valid only if: (a) the carcass presentation is identical to the presentation used during the authorisation test; or (b) it is demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the competent authorities of the Member State concerned, that using a different carcass presentation has no effect on the classification result by the automated grading methods.