The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 No. 731

SCHEDULE 2 THE CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND KNACKERS' YARDS

PART III SHACKLE LINES

Additional requirements for slaughterhouses containing shackle lines for birds

5.  Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph 1 above, the occupier of a slaughterhouse where birds are slaughtered or killed shall ensure that—

(a) any shackle line is designed and positioned in such a way that—

(i) any bird suspended on it is kept clear of any obstruction; and

(ii) disturbance is reduced to a minimum;

(b) the whole length of the shackle line up to the point of entry into the scald tank is immediately accessible to any person so that any bird may, if necessary, receive attention; and

(c) there is ready access to any processing equipment used for live birds and to any controls of such equipment.