The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012

Slaughterhouse operator

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16.  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.