PGI Consultation
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) are seeking comments and suggestions on the current Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) designations. The closing date for comments is 27th August 2010.
The main requirements of the current PGI specifications are that lamb and cattle (i) must be born and reared in Wales, (ii) be fully traceable and (iii) be slaughtered and processed in a HCC approved abattoir/processor. Abattoirs and processors eligible for scheme approval are not restricted to Wales.
In April 2010 the HCC Board agreed that an industry-wide consultation to review the value, limitations and future potential of the Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef PGI designations would be appropriate. Consultation will ensure sound governance of the PGI designations and also examine if the PGI's reflect the current needs of the industry.
Please send any comments by 27th August 2010 to:
John Richards
Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales
PO Box 176
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 2YA
Tel: 01970 625050
Email: jrichards@hccmpw.org.uk
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