# The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012, Article 16: Slaughterhouse operator

Extent: N.I.

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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/67/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pigs-records-identification-and-movement-order-northern-ireland-2012/article-16
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