Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Slaughter-houses (Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1955 to enable slaughter-houses to be used for the slaughter of animals which are not destined for human consumption, but which are slaughtered pursuant to a slaughter scheme introduced by or under Council Regulation (EEC) 805/68, as amended.

The Regulations also amend and update the records which the holder of a licence under Section 1 of the Slaughter-houses Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 must retain and furnish to the Department.