Ministerial Decision no. 283329 of 2010. Determination of minimum rules for the protection of chickens reared for meat production, in compliance with Council Directive 2007/43/EC.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Meat Poultry products Animal welfare Animal production Education Inspection Poultry Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Ministerial Decision, in compliance with provisions of the Council Directive 2007/43 EC, establishes minimum rules for the protection of farmed chickens intended for meat production. The Decision specifies: measures for ensuring the welfare of animals; duties and responsibilities of owners of holdings where chicken are kept; requirements for raising chickens; training courses for breeders; inspection of slaughtered animals, in order to verify compliance with the requirements of this decision; monitoring measures in the slaughterhouses; good management practices and guidelines; offences and penalties.

Full text

Greek

Website

www.minagric.gr

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2007/43/EC laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Animal welfare, Poultry, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX