Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Text with EEA relevance)
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Article 1U.K.Subject matter and scope
1.This Regulation lays down rules for the killing of animals bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin, fur or other products as well as the killing of animals for the purpose of depopulation and for related operations.
However as regards fish, only the requirements laid down in Article 3(1) shall apply.
2.Chapter II, except for Article 3(1) and (2) thereof, Chapter III and Chapter IV except for Article 19 thereof, shall not apply in case of emergency killing outside of a slaughterhouse or where compliance with those provisions would result in an immediate and serious risk for human health or safety.
3.This Regulation shall not apply:
(a)where animals are killed:
(i)
during scientific experiments carried out under the supervision [of:
(ii)
during hunting or recreational fishing activities;
(iii)
during cultural or sporting events;
(b)to poultry, rabbits and hares slaughtered outside of a slaughterhouse by their owner for his/her private domestic consumption.
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