European Communities (Knackery) Regulations, 1996 (S.I. No. 396 of 1996). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Animal feed/feedstuffs Non-edible products Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for the licensing and registering of knackery premises. They lay down the rules applicable to the collection, treatment and disposal of animal waste to be used as feedstuffs for animals not intended for human consumption. "Knackery" means any premises used for and in connection with the collection, delivery, supply, slaughter, storage, skinning or cutting up of animals or parts of animals for use other than human consumption. The Minister may attach conditions, as he or Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Amended by European Communities (Knackery) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (S.I. No. 215 of 1999). Legislation | Ireland | 1999 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX