# 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 3.2

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

In case of simple stunning or slaughter in accordance with Article 4(4), the two carotid arteries or the vessels from which they arise shall be systematically severed. Electrical stimulation shall only be performed once the unconsciousness of the animal has been verified. Further dressing or scalding shall only be performed once the absence of signs of life of the animal has been verified.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/1099/annex/III/division/3/division/3.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-1099/annex-III/division-3/division-3.2
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