Quality Meat Scotland facts for kids
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1990 |
| Type | Executive non-departmental public body |
| Jurisdiction | Scotland |
| Headquarters | Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, Newbridge |
| Employees | 28 (Q1 2022) |
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Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is an important organization in Scotland. It works closely with the Scottish Government. Its main job is to support the meat industry in Scotland. QMS helps promote and protect famous Scottish meats. These include Scotch Beef and Scotch Lamb. These meats have a special label called "Protected Geographical Indication." This means they come from a specific place and meet very high quality standards.
What is Quality Meat Scotland?
Quality Meat Scotland is a special type of public body. This means it works for the public good. It is not a government department itself. However, it gets its power from the Scottish Government. QMS helps make sure that meat from Scotland is safe and of good quality. They also help farmers and businesses that produce meat. Their goal is to make sure Scottish meat is well-known and trusted.
How Quality Meat Scotland Started
QMS began in 1990. It was first known as the Scottish Quality Beef & Lamb Association. Its main purpose was to give confidence to people. This included both the meat industry and customers. They wanted to assure everyone that animals raised for food met certain standards.
In the year 2000, the organization changed its name. It became Quality Meat Scotland. Later, in 2008, it became an official government body. This meant it had a legal basis for its work. It took over from an older organization. That group was called the Meat and Livestock Commission.
Useful Websites
- Scotch Beef and Lamb
- Specially Selected Pork
