
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, 22 July 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 Lamb2. Amendments(s) requested
— Specification heading:
NameDescriptionGeographical areaProof of originMethod of productionLinkLabellingNational requirement
— Amendment(s):
So as better to reflect current practice, take account of consumer concerns about more transparent labelling and improve the quality of Scotch Lamb, the current description:

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

is hereby amended as follows:

'The product is derived from lambs 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 Lamb 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 Lamb to be sold frozen if a processor so wishes.

Accordingly, the current description:

'Lambs are finished in Scotland for a period of not less than two months. They are slaughtered and dressed in accordance with the specifications. The product is sold fresh or chilled.'

is hereby amended as follows:

'Lambs 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 StateName:Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs — Food Chain Marketing and Competitiveness DivisionAddress:Room 338Nobel House17 Smith SquareLondon — SW1P 3JRTel.(44-207) 238 66 87Fax(44-207) 238 57 28e-mail:rlf.feedback@defra.gsi.gov.uk2. Group
2.1. NameQuality Meat Scotland
2.2. Address:Rural CentreWest MainsInglistonNewbridgeMidlothian — EH28 8NZTel.(44-131) 472 40 40Fax(44-131) 472 40 38e-mail:info@qmscotland.co.uk
2.3. Compositionproducers (6 633), processors (32), other (310)3. Type of product:Group 1.1 Fresh meat (and offal)4. Specification(summary of requirements under Article 4(2))4.1. Name:‘Scotch Lamb’4.2. DescriptionThe product is derived from lambs 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.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 Lamb has been renowned for its consistently superior qualities due to traditional feeding systems and it has established a high reputation in the United Kingdom meat market and beyond.4.5. Method of productionLambs 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 Lamb has a quality and characteristics arising from extensive grazing on the characteristic pastures of Scotland.4.7. Inspection bodyName:Scottish Food Quality CertificationAddress:Royal Highland Centre10th AvenueInglistonEdinburgh — EH28 8NFTel.(44-131) 335 66 15Fax(44-131) 335 66 01e-mail:enquiries@sfqc.co.uk4.8. Labelling:PGI4.9. National requirements:—
