Auction Mart Standards

Auctioneering companies are involved in the reduction of handling and stress. In conjunction with the Specially Selected Scotch Quality Assurance Scheme, specific codes of practice for the handling, selling and dispatch of livestock have been developed.

The latest standards are available to download below:

QMS Auction Market Assurance Scheme Standards.pdf (65kb)

Please note: the documents to be found on these pages are uncontrolled versions and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In order to preserve the high regard and reputation of the Quality Meat Scotland Assurance Schemes, the scheme standards are constantly being reviewed and enhanced.

QMS strongly recommends that these standards be used as a guide only and clarification should always be sought from the relevant scheme manager / administrators to protect against potential non-compliance.