# Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 of 24 September 2009 on the protection of animals at the time of killing (Text with EEA relevance), Division 5.3

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

The whole length of the shackle line up to the point of entry into the scald tank shall be easily accessible in case animals have to be removed from the slaughter line.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/1099/annex/II/division/5/division/5.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-1099/annex-II/division-5/division-5.3
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