Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 November 2019
177. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of new grading machines used as part of the recent trial at a company (details supplied) in operation across other European countries and the length of time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48324/19]
View answerTwo VBS 2000 machines were used in the trial carried out at Slaney Foods as follows:
- The existing classification machine (VBS2000) currently authorised for classification.
- A second VBS2000 classification machine, installed for the purposes of the trial and fitted with the modified technology - a new digital camera and LED lights.
As outlined in the recently published report, automated beef grading equipment is also approved for use in several other Member States.
