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The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995

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Specific requirements for stunning by electronarcosis — waterbath stunnersE+W+S

11.  No person shall use, or cause or permit to be used, any waterbath stunner unless—

(a)it is adequate in size and depth for the type of bird being slaughtered;

(b)it does not overflow at the entrance, or, if an overflow is unavoidable, measures are taken to ensure that no bird receives an electrical shock before it is stunned; and

(c)the electrode which is immersed in the water extends the length of the waterbath.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 5 para. 11 in force at 1.4.1995, see reg. 1(1)

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