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Public Health (Slaughter of Animals) Regulations 1945.

Country/Territory
Bermuda (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1945 (1973)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Authorization/permit Food quality control/food safety Slaughtering Animal welfare
Geographical area
Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Meat shall only be sold if slaughtered in a licensed slaughterhouse. Animals may be slaughtered only in licensed slaughterhouses. A license shall be granted by the Chief Medical Officer. A license may be revoked or suspended in accordance with regulation 5. The manager or owner or person in charge of the slaughter-house shall give notice in advance to the Health Department of intended slaughter. Regulation 8 provides for inspection of meat and animals whereas regulation 11 provides for inspection of slaughterhouses. Regulation 9 prescribes rules so as to secure humane slaughter. In all slaughter-houses the requirements set out in the Schedule shall be observed and maintained. Offences are prescribed.

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