Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009Show full title

6. Gas stunning equipment for pigs and poultry U.K.

6.1. Gas stunners, including conveyor belts, shall be designed and built to: U.K.

(a)

optimise the application of stunning by gas;

(b)

prevent injury or contusions to the animals;

(c)

minimise struggle and vocalisation when animals are restrained.

6.2. The gas stunner shall be equipped to measure continuously, display and record the gas concentration and the time of exposure, and to give a clearly visible and audible warning if the concentration of gas falls below the required level. The device shall be placed so as to be clearly visible to the personnel. These records shall be kept for at least one year. U.K.

6.3. The gas stunner shall be designed in a manner that, even at the maximum permitted throughput, the animals are able to lie down without being stacked on each other. U.K.