European Communities (Fresh Poultrymeat) Regulations, 1996.

The purpose of these Regulations is to implement Council Directive No. 71/118/EEC as amended and updated by Council Directive No. 92/116/EEC. These Regulations lay down the health rules for the production and placing on the market of fresh poultry meat intended for human consumption. They require premises to comply with specified standards of structural and hygienic operation. The Regulations also provide for the health marking of all fresh poultry meat produced in approved establishments and the veterinary supervision of such establishments. "Poultry" means the species as defined in the Council Directive. The Schedule contains rules for the approval of establishments, hygiene of staff, premises and equipment in the establishments, inspection and health control, health marking, etc. (21 regulations divided into 9 Parts)