Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3220/84 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 301, 20 November 1984, pp. 1-3. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Slaughtering Classification/declassification Swine Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation took effect on 1 January 1985. Abstract This Regulation lays down the Community scale for grading carcases of pigs other than those which have been used for breeding. For the purposes of this Regulation, 'pig carcase' shall mean the body of a slaughtered pig, bled and eviscerated, whole or divided down the mid-line, without tongue, bristles, hooves and genital organs, but with flare fat, kidneys and diaphragm. Pig carcases shall be graded at the time of weighing according to their estimated lean-meat content. The grading scale referred to in article 3, paragraph 1 shall apply. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Decree on classification of animal carcasses. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 Keyword: Slaughtering, Sheep/goats, Swine, Meat, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Arrêté du Gouvernement flamand portant détermination et organisation du classement des carcasses de porcs. Legislation | Belgium | 2004 (2010) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Classification/declassification, Meat, Swine, Slaughtering, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree laying down the modalities for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcases. Legislation | Italy | 2002 Keyword: Classification/declassification, Inspection, Slaughtering, Swine, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Decision 2001/468/EC authorizing methods for grading pig carcasses in Italy. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: Slaughtering, Classification/declassification, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX