# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1240 of 18 May 2016 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to public intervention and aid for private storage (Text with EEA relevance), Division 2.1.4: Intervention forequarter (code INT 24)

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

Cutting and deboning: the cut remaining after removal of the brisket, shoulder and shin is classed as forequarter.
Remove rib bones by sheeting out. Neck bones must be removed cleanly.
The chain muscle must be left attached to this cut.
Trimming: tendons, joint capsules and cartilage to be removed. Trim fat so that the overall percentage of visible (external and interstitial) fat does not exceed 10 %.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2016/1240/annex/III/part/IV/division/2/division/2.1/division/2.1.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2016-1240/annex-III/part-IV/division-2/division-2.1/division-2.1.4
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