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New Zealand - Hygiene standards - Food safety statement - Classification Meat New Zealand’s classification system became voluntary from 1 October 1999, under the Meat Board Act 1997, but most exporting companies are still using the existing classification system and ciphers.
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The classifications are regularly refined as markets change and evolve. For details of the current criteria for each carcass type refer to the attached links. Beef Classification Guide The New Zealand Meat Guide to Beef Carcass Classification (PDF) Lamb Classification Guide The New Zealand Meat Guide to Lamb and Mutton Carcass Classification (PDF) This is a voluntary system administered by the New Zealand Meat Classification Authority and is protected by trademark. Licensed users of the system are audited by ASURE New Zealand Ltd.
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