Integrity & Assurance

Standards & Schemes

Our standards are revered around the world

Quality Meat Scotland's whole-of-life brand eligibility is delivered by a suite of assurance schemes: two livestock Cattle & Sheep and Pigs, and four non-livestock Feeds, Haulage, Auction Market and Processor.

Select your area of standards and schemes interest below.

Cattle & Sheep Assurance Standards

The QMS Cattle & Sheep Assurance Scheme is the longest-established scheme of its kind in the world.

Pig Assurance Standards

The QMS Pig Assurance Scheme is one of the most respected schemes of its kind.

Auction Market & Collection Centre Assurance Standards

The QMS Auction Market and Collection Centre Scheme is an essential element in the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) ‘whole chain’ consumer assurance programme.

Haulage Assurance Standards

The Haulage Assurance Scheme is an essential element in the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) ‘whole chain’ consumer assurance programme.

Feeds Assurance Standards

The Feeds Assurance Scheme is another essential element in the ‘whole chain’ consumer assurance programme.

Processor Assurance Standards

Only approved members can process cattle, sheep and pigs which are destined for the Scotch Beef UKGI, Scotch Lamb UKGI and Specially Selected Pork brands.