Part one of the protocol should give a detailed description of the dissection trial and include in particular:

• the trial period and time schedule for the whole authorization procedure,

• the number and location of the abattoirs,

• the description of the pig population concerned by the assessment method,

• a presentation of the statistical methods used in relation to the sampling method chosen,

• the description of the national quick method,

• the exact presentation of the carcases to be used.

Part two of the protocol should give a detailed description of the results of the dissection trial and include in particular:

• a presentation of the statistical methods used in relation to the sampling method chosen,

• the equation which will be introduced or amended,

• a numerical and a graphic description of the results,

• a description of the new apparatus,

• the weight limit of the pigs for which the new method may be used and any other limitation in relation to the practical use of the method.