UK Statutory Instrument 2007 United Kingdom

Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007

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Enforced by

APHA, DEFRA

What's here

7 compliance obligations, 5 practical guides · 2 journeys

Penalty landscape

2 of 7 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 5 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 7

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Relevant guidance

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2 guides

Supporting — topic alignment

3 guides

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What this Act requires

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Schedules

s.sch005a

Additional conditions that apply in relation to conventionally reared meat chickens

  • Ensure welfare standards for conventionally reared meat chickens Any Person
s.006

Codes of Practice

  • Ensure staff are trained on and have access to animal welfare codes Any Person
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s.monitoring and follow-up at the slaughterhouse

Monitoring and follow-up at the slaughterhouse

Official guidance

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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APHA

Primary

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

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