ANNEX IIIU.K. Classification scale for carcasses of lambs of less than 13 kg carcass weight referred to in Article 3(2)

a

Determined on the flank of the rectus abdominis by reference to a standardised colour chart.

b

As defined in point C.III of Annex IV to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.

CategoryABC
Weight≤ 7 kg7,1 — 10 kg10,1 — 13 kg
Quality1st2nd1st2nd1st2nd
Meat colouraclear pinkother colour or other fat levelclear pink or pinkother colour or other fat levelclear pink or pinkother colour or other fat level
Class of fat coverb(2) (3)(2) (3)(2) (3)