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Yes, sorry. I realised after I wrote it that you were referring to allowing in food that had legit EU standard papers. I guess it's in the 'fraudster' bit in that paragraph - if it's not going to be checked, or not checked very rigorously, maybe that's an invitation to them?
I don't really know. I'm absolutely not an expert on this, just internet riff'ing.
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USDA
https://www.ams.usda.gov/grades-standards/beef/shields-and-marbling-picturesThe standard appears to be no more than a visual grading.
There appears to be no restriction upon the breed of cow/bull nor what they are fed nor how they are raised.
Is that the bit that's referred to here in the article: