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Article 16 Slaughterhouse operatorI1

Northern Ireland

A slaughterhouse operator shall—

(a)

ensure that a pig is not accepted for slaughter if it is subject to a movement restriction notice served under article 19 which prevents movement to slaughter;

(b)

take reasonable steps to be satisfied as to the traceability and provenance of any pig presented for slaughter;

(c)

ensure that a pig is not accepted for slaughter unless it is identified in accordance with this Order, except in accordance with the conditions of a licence issued by the Department;

(d)

ensure that a pig is not accepted for slaughter unless it is accompanied by a movement document in accordance with article 14(1);

(e)

complete the movement document with the kill number.

Annotations

Commencement

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Art. 16 in operation at 19.3.2012, see art. 1