
Article 1 
The amendments set out in Annex I to this Regulation shall be registered and published in accordance with Article 6(4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92.
A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation.
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.Done at Brussels, 30 June 2004.
For the Commission
Franz FISCHLER
Member of the Commission
ANNEX I
AMENDMENT TO THE SPECIFICATION OF A PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (Article 9) 
1. Registered namePGI Scotch Beef2. Amendments(s) requestedSpecification heading:NameDescriptionGeographical areaProof of originMethod of productionLinkLabellingNational requirement3. Amendment(s)
So as better to reflect current practice, take account of consumer concerns about more transparent labelling and improve the quality of Scotch Beef, the current description:

'The product is derived from cattle finished, for a minimum period of three months, slaughtered and dressed in the designated area.'

is hereby amended as follows:

'The product is derived from cattle born, reared throughout their lives, slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant.'

As a result of the amendment to the description described above it is necessary to amend the details of the method of production. In addition, when the original application was submitted, Scotch Beef was almost never sold frozen. While this practice is still not widespread, the applicant would like to remove the words ‘Only fresh or chilled product may be sold’ to allow Scotch Beef to be sold frozen if a processor so wishes.

Accordingly, the current description:

'Cattle are finished in Scotland for a period of not less than three months. They are slaughtered and dressed in accordance with the specifications. Only fresh or chilled product may be sold.'

is hereby amended as follows:

'Cattle are born and reared throughout their lives in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant. They are slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area in accordance with the specifications.'


ANNEX II
SUMMARY 
This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the products covered by the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission.

1. Responsible department in the Member StateNameDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Food Chain Marketing and Competitiveness DivisionAddressRoom 338Nobel House17 Smith SquareLondon, SW1P 3JRUnited KingdomTel.(44-207) 238 66 87Fax(44-207) 238 57 28e-mailrlf.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk2. Group
2.1. NameQuality Meat Scotland
2.2. AddressRural CentreWest MainsInglistonNewbridgeMidlothian, EH28 8NZUnited KingdomTel.(44-131) 472 40 40Fax(44-131) 472 40 38e-mailinfo@qmscotland.co.uk
2.3. Compositionproducers (8 969), processors (32), other (310).3. Type of productGroup 1.1 Fresh meat (and offal)4. Specification(summary of requirements under Article 4(2))4.1. Name‘Scotch Beef’4.2. DescriptionThe product is derived from cattle born, reared for the entirety of their lives, slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant.4.3. Geographical areaThe area is defined as the mainland of Scotland, including the islands off the west coast, Orkney and Shetland.4.4. Proof of originSince the 19th century Scotch beef has been renowned for its consistently superior qualities due to traditional feeding systems and it has established a high reputation in the UK meat market and beyond.4.5. Method of productionCattle are born and reared throughout their lives in the designated geographical area. The animals will have been produced and slaughtered in accordance with quality assurance schemes accredited to European Standard EN 45011 (ISO Guide 65) and having the same standards, assessments and assessment frequencies as those set by the applicant. They are slaughtered and dressed in the designated geographical area in accordance with the specifications.4.6. LinkScotch beef has a quality and characteristics arising from extensive grazing on the characteristic pastures of Scotland.4.7. Inspection bodyNameScottish Food Quality CertificationAddressRoyal Highland Centre10th AvenueInglistonEdinburgh, EH28 8NFUnited KingdomTel.(44-131) 335 66 15Fax(44-131) 335 66 01e-mailenquiries@sfqc.co.uk4.8. LabellingPGI4.9. National requirements—
