This Regulation sets out rules governing the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products as well as the killing of animals for the purpose of depopulation and for related operations. As a general principle, animals shall be spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during their killing and related operations. The Regulation also lays down specific requirements applicable to slaughterhouses.
This Regulation sets out rules governing the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products as well as the killing of animals for the purpose of depopulation and for related operations. As a general principle, animals shall be spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during their killing and related operations. The Regulation also lays down specific requirements applicable to slaughterhouses.
An unofficial consolidated version of the present Regulation as amended last by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/723 of 16 May 2018 is attached.
Title:
Council Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing.
Country:
European Union
Type of document:
Legislation
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Repealed:
No
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Implemented by