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Kiambu County Abattoirs Act, 2015 (No. 3A of 2015).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Kiambu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Kiambu County Gazette Supplement No. 5A of 27 April 2015.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Processing/handling Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Basic legislation Animal production Slaughtering Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for control on the slaughter and dressing of livestock for human consumption in Kiambu County. The County Public Service Board may, for purposes of this Act, appoint — (a) a County Director of Veterinary Services; (b) veterinary officers; (c) meat inspectors; and (d) other county officers and employees as may be necessary for the implementation of this Act. The Act defines functions of the County Director of Veterinary Services. The Act provides, among other things for: abattoir specifications and construction; licencing of abattoirs and slaughterhouses; rules for animal slaughter and meat inspection; grading of slaughtered animals and inspection; sanitary facilities and hygiene practices; disposal of condemned carcasses and part.

Full text
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Website
www.kenyalaw.org