| (1) | No mark, roller-mark or other method of expression that directly or by implication constitutes a misrepresentation shall be marked or stamped on a carcass, container or outer container of meat. |
| (2) | Quality indications such as the words "super", "prime", "prima", "top", "choice", "quality", "extra" or "ultra" or any other word or expression which directly or by implication create or may create the impression that meat or a carcass is of a special or particular quality other than a characteristic referred to in these regulations, may not be marked or stamped on the container or outer container of meat or a carcass: Provided that the use of the description "prime rib" for the meat cut concerned is allowed. |
| (3) | A quality indication shall not be marked or stamped on the container or outer container of meat or a carcass unless its use is approved by the executive officer on written request: Provided that where required— |
| (a) | the written request is accompanied by a protocol describing what the quality indication involves and proof of compliance to the protocol; and |
| (b) | the owner of the quality indication shall also provide a short summary of the protocol together with contact details, for public information. |
[Regulation 23(3) substituted by section 9 of Notice No. R. 3450, GG48654, dated 26 May 2023 - effective 26 November 2023]
| (4) | No meat or carcasses from other species or sub-species may be presented as being beef, sheep, goat or pork. |
| (5) | The provisions of these regulations shall also mutatis mutandis apply to — |
| (a) | particulars that are marked on a notice board displayed at or in the immediate vicinity of the carcass, container or outer container of meat; and |
| (b) | advertisements and other procedures related to the sale of the carcass or meat. |
