Government Ordinance establishing requirements for the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 315 of 2003. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Slaughtering Inspection Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2003. Abstract The Government Ordinance, which is composed of 15 articles and seven Annexes, lays down provisions concerning the movement, slaughter and killing of animals bred and kept for the production of meat, skin, fur or other products. The aim is to ensure that no unnecesary pain or suffering is caused to animals during the activities above-mentioned. Full text Slovak Website www.b4b.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 488/2002 on veterinary care and amendming certain acts. Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures 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 Legislation | European Union | 1993 Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ordinance no. 432/2012 establishing requirements for the protection of animals at the time of killing. Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX