EU Beef Market

EU Beef Market

European Union Beef Market accredited HEREFORD producers reap rewards.

HEREFORDS are ideally suited to both the pasture and grain-fed components of the European Union beef market and compete on an even footing with the other British breeds for price and access to this premium market.

EU Accreditation Scheme = $$$$$

The quick and easy guide:

It's easier than you think! If your cattle are free from Hormonal Growth Promotants (HGP) and your property is reconciled with NLIS database, then you're halfway there.

Step 1: Contact the EUCAS helpline 1800 305 544 regarding any questions you might have, or to obtain an application form and a copy of the regulations or access at

                 EU application

                 EU rules

Step 2:  Complete and return application form with appropriate attachments
    The information is then verified against State/Territory records. Any divergence is required to be rectified.
    A check is conducted to verify whether any HGPs have been purchased for farm use within 2 years of application.

Step 3:     When all checks are completed and correct, the application may be approved.

Step 4:     When application approved, the required details must be uploaded to the NLIS database in accordance with the relevant NLIS protocol.

Step 5:     A certificate of accreditation and an accreditation letter is sent to the newly accredited manager

Step 6:     Requests/enquiries for European Union Vendor Declarations (EUVDs) be directed to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA)

The EUCAS Helpline - 1800 305 544 will also be able to advise you on a strategy for carrying & trading both EU & non EU accredited cattle on your designated property.