Methods for classification of beef, pig and sheep carcasses
Article 9
Member States shall ensure that beef, pig and sheep carcass classification is carried out: (a) by qualified classifiers who have obtained a licence for visual classification of carcasses. The licence may be replaced by an approval granted by the Member State where such approval corresponds to recognition of a qualification; or (b) by using authorised grading methods that may consist of automated or semi-automated or manual grading techniques as provided for in Articles 10 and 11. Member States shall ensure that the grading techniques are operated by qualified personnel