# Commission Decision of 15 April 2004 authorising methods for grading pig carcases in the United Kingdom (notified under document number C(2004) 1340) (Only the English text is authentic) (2004/370/EC), Article 4

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Notwithstanding the standard presentation referred to in Article 2(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84, the flare fat, the kidneys and the diaphragm need not be removed from pig carcases before being weighed and graded. In order to establish quotations for pig carcases on a comparable basis, the recorded hot weight shall be reduced:
for pig carcases up to 56 kg, by 0,7 kg
for pig carcases from 56,5 to 74,5 kg, by 1,1 kg
for pig carcases of 75 kg and over, by 1,6 kg.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2004/370/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2004-370/article-4
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