Decree No. 140 of 2012 (XII. 22.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning animal welfare rules during killing and slaughtering of animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal welfare Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting Slaughtering

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

2 January 2013.

Abstract

The competent authority for the purposes of this Decree is the food-chain security and animal health directorate of capital and county governmental offices. Article 2 contains, in particular, specific provisions on ritual slaughter of animals and its authorization and control. Depopulation operations must be reported to the Chief Veterinary Officer and then to European Commission. Training of animal welfare officers is also regulated by this Decree.

Full text

Hungarian

Website

njt.hu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing.

Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Transport/storage, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 9 of 1999 (I. 27.) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Regional Development on the rules of animal welfare during slaughter.

Legislation | Hungary | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX