Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 388 of 2015). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Swine Animal feed/feedstuffs Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations lay down minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. In particular they establish the minimum requirements to be fulfilled by holdings where pigs are kept. These requirements concern among other surfaces, conditions of installations and feeding. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs (Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Legislation | Malta | 2023 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Inspection, Standards, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX