uri:annex/i/chapter/ii/division/1/division/1.1
- Avoid fracturing skull when using this killing method
Retained EU Law
2009
United Kingdom
Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Text with EEA relevance)
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10 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
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General requirements for killing and related operations
- Spare animals avoidable pain and distress during killing and related operations
Checks on stunning
- Carry out regular checks on stunning and take corrective action when animals are not properly stunned
Standard operating procedures
- Plan killing and implement standard operating procedures
Level and certificate of competence
- Ensure only competent and certified persons carry out killing and related operations
Use of restraining and stunning equipment
- Maintain and check restraining and stunning equipment, and keep records
Layout, construction and equipment of slaughterhouses
- Ensure slaughterhouse layout, construction and equipment meet Annex II rules
Handling and restraining operations at slaughterhouses
- Ensure compliance with Annex III handling and restraining rules at slaughterhouses
Monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses
- Set up monitoring procedures at slaughterhouses
Animal welfare officer
- Designate an animal welfare officer for each slaughterhouse
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uri:annex/i/chapter/ii/division/4/division/4.1
uri:annex/i/chapter/ii/division/6/division/6.2
uri:annex/i/chapter/ii/division/6/division/6.3
uri:annex/i/chapter/ii/division/9/division/9.3
uri:annex/ii/division/1
uri:annex/ii/division/2/division/2.6
uri:annex/ii/division/3/division/3.2
uri:annex/ii/division/5
uri:annex/ii/division/6/division/6.2
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1.10
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1.11
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1.2
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1.5
uri:annex/iii/division/1/division/1.6
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Subject matter and scope
Definitions
Definition of Appropriate Authority
Stunning methods
Instructions for the use of restraining and stunning equipment
Private domestic consumption
Direct supply of small quantities of poultry, rabbits and hares
Imports from third countries
Development and dissemination of guides to good practice
Depopulation
Emergency killing
Scientific support
Certificate of competence
Non-compliance
Penalties
Implementing rules
Regulations: general
Committee procedure
Stricter national rules
Reporting
Repeal
Transitional provisions
Entry into force
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