Article 6 Protection of poultry during loading, unloading and transport

where necessary the poultry are sheltered from the action of the weather and, if appropriate, the sea;

the poultry are protected from exposure to undue fluctuations in temperature, humidity or air pressure;

the poultry are protected from undue exposure to noise or vibration;

the poultry have available to them an adequate supply of fresh air;

the poultry are not caused unnecessary suffering by a lack of food or water;

the poultry are not tied or bound by the neck, leg or wing;

the poultry are not lifted or carried by the head, neck, wing or tail;

the poultry are not carried in a sack or a bag;

the poultry are not overcrowded;

the poultry are inspected at appropriate intervals;

all necessary steps are taken to prevent poultry from being severely jolted or shaken;

all necessary steps are taken to prevent the poultry from escaping or falling from the vehicle or receptacle;

any receptacle is stowed in such a way as to allow adequate ventilation to the poultry;

any receptacle is kept upright;

where necessary for the protection of the poultry, any receptacle is kept effectively secured within the vessel, aircraft or vehicle or, if it is placed on or beneath another receptacle, to that receptacle which itself is so secured;

in that part of the vessel, aircraft or vehicle in which the poultry are being transported there are no substances of a solid, gaseous or liquid nature, goods, articles or equipment which may cause injury or unnecessary suffering to the poultry;

the poultry are transported in a vessel, aircraft, vehicle or receptacle which has been thoroughly cleaned; and

the poultry are transported to their destination as soon as possible and delays are minimised.