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Article 8 Destruction of identification devices

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

The operator of a slaughterhouse, knackers yard, hunt kennels or rendering plant and any other person who finally disposes of an identified animal carcass must destroy in a secure manner which prevents reuse all identification devices on animals they slaughter or otherwise dispose of.

(2)

Secure destruction includes the rendering of any identification device.