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Regulation No. 817 on the killing, including slaughter, of animals.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Slaughtering Animal production Animal welfare Cattle Poultry Data collection/reporting Animal by-products Birds Education
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 1 July 2023.
Abstract

The present Regulation, issued by the the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, applies to: 1. the killing, including slaughtering, of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, fur, pelts, and other products; and 2. the killing, including slaughtering, of ostriches. The Regulation further includes provisions regarding the training of individuals engaged in the killing of animals at slaughterhouses and related activities. Animals must be spared from any avoidable pain, mental distress, or suffering during killing and related activities. Any person intending to kill an animal must ensure that this is done as quickly and painlessly as possible. Killing of vertebrate animals by drowning is prohibited.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Repeals

Order No. 135 on slaughtering and killing of animals.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Slaughtering, Data collection/reporting, Animal production, Animal welfare, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Poultry, Swine, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX