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Decree No. 140 of 2012 (XII. 22.) VM of the Ministry of Rural Development concerning animal welfare rules during killing and slaughtering of animals.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The competent authority for the purposes of this Decree is the food-chain security and animal health directorate of capital and county governmental offices. Article 2 contains, in particular, specific provisions on ritual slaughter of animals and its authorization and control. Depopulation operations must be reported to the Chief Veterinary Officer and then to European Commission. Training of animal welfare officers is also regulated by this Decree.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
2 January 2013.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Magyar Közlöny, 178. szám, 2012. december 22., pp. 36751-36753.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
A vidékfejlesztési miniszter 140/2012. (XII. 22.) VM rendelete a vágóállatok leölésének és levágásának állatvédelmi szabályairól