# 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 5.4

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

The size and shape of the metal shackles shall be appropriate to the size of the legs of poultry to be slaughtered so that electrical contact can be secured without causing pain.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/1099/annex/II/division/5/division/5.4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-1099/annex-II/division-5/division-5.4
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