# Council Directive 93/119/EC of 22 December 1993 on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing, Division 8

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where, in addition to the lairages referred to above, slaughterhouses also have field lairages without natural shelter or shade, appropriate protection from adverse weather must be provided. Field lairages must be maintained in such condition as to ensure that animals are not subjected to physical, chemical or other health hazards.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1993/119/annex/A/division/II/division/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1993-119/annex-A/division-II/division-8
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