Regulation on minimum standards for the protection of chickens kept for meat production. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 30307, 20 January 2018. Subject Livestock Keyword Poultry Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal production Animal health Animal welfare Standards Inspection Slaughtering Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on 31 December 2019. Abstract This Regulation sets forth minimum standards for breeding conditions taking account of physiolog requirements, in particular drinking and feeding needs and animal behaviour, and the practical aspects of the careful handling of chickens. The Regulation sets rules concerning breeding requirements, inspection, increase in flock size and monitoring and follow-up at the slaughterhouse. It is drafted in line with the Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX