# Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, Division 8

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

Food business operators must check passports accompanying domestic solipeds to ensure that the animal is intended for slaughter for human consumption. If they accept the animal for slaughter, they must give the passport to the official veterinarian.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/853/annex/II/section/III/division/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-853/annex-II/section-III/division-8
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