Regulation No. 60 on slaughtering of livestock. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2013 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Slaughtering Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Regulation sets out requirements for the treatment of animals which are destined to slaughter. As a general rule, the animals shall be treated so as to avoid unnecessary suffering or pain. It covers the slaughtering of all animals. The State Food Control Office shall issue permits for the establishment of slaughterhouses with specific requirement for equipment used and qualifications of persnnel involved in slaughtering activities. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing. Legislation | European Union | 2009 (2018) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. 97 of 2009 relating to animal welfare (Animal Welfare Act) Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2018) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 775 of 1995 relative to animal protection in slaughterhouses. Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Slaughtering, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation No. 925 on administrative penalties under the Animal Welfare Act. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal welfare, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX