European Communities (Protection of Animals at Time of Slaughter) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 192 of 2004). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Slaughtering Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to change from 24 hours to 12 hours the length of period after which animals kept in a slaughter-house are required to be provided with suitable food. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Amends European Communities (Protection of Animals at Time of Slaughter) Regulations, 1995. Legislation | Ireland | 1995 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX