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Decree containing rules relative to killing of animals (Decree Killing Animals).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Slaughtering Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree designates animals for purposes of article 44, first comma, of the Animal Health and Welfare Act. These animals are mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds. The Decree sets out rules for rules for the welfare of these animals during the process of killing and slaughter.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 93/119/EC on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing.

Legislation | European Union | 1993

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree of 5 June 2014, containing rules regarding animal keepers (Animal Keepers Decree).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2014 (2023)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Disinfection/disinfestation, Slaughtering, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Drugs, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Poultry, Swine, Grazing, Classification/declassification, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Pests/diseases, Transport/storage, Internal trade, International trade, Registration, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Rodents, Authorization/permit, Birds, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX