To become a member:

  • Phone the office on 0131 335 6606
  • Download all the necessary forms and applications from the scheme downloads section on the left or by clicking here.
  • Email the scheme manager at info@sfqc.co.uk

Upon contact with SQWV, a membership information pack including scheme standards and application form will be forwarded to you for completion and return, together with your subscription payment. Your subscription will be calculated according to the total number of carcases sold per year, as per the table below:

2007 Producer Membership Fees

Carcases sold per year:

  • 0001 - 0025                           £105 + VAT
  • 0026 - 0050                           £155 + VAT
  • 0051 - 0100                           £190 + VAT
  • 0101 - 0200                           £230 + VAT
  • 0201 - 0500                           £270 + VAT
  • 0500 - 1000                           £320 + VAT
  • 1001+                                   £350 + VAT

2007 Processors Fees:

An annual fee of £105 + VAT= £123.38 plus 2 inspections per year @ £360 + VAT= £423 per inspection.  The Annual fee + first inspection fee are due on application = £546.38. 

Membership is renewable on an annual basis. Renewal notices will be issued in April annually with any new applications received January- March not being invoiced again until the following April e.g. any applications received between Jan. – March 2007 will pay to join the scheme on application but won’t receive another invoice until early April 2008.