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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Slaughtering Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Rules provide for the slaughtering of animals in licensed slaughterhouses,the requisites mandatory for not slaughtering an animal (pregnancy, very young offspring, less than three months old), the issuance of a health certificate.The slaughtering procedures are detailed in order to prevent any unnecessary cruel act in despatching the animal. The slaughter house building must comply with certain prerequisites in terms of access to slaughtering areas, washing facilities etc.

Full text
English
Website
envfor.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960).

Legislation | India | 1960 (1982)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Aquaculture, Slaughtering, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX