Regulations for Enforcement of the Slaughterhouse Act(Order of the Ministry of Health and Welfare No. 44 of 1953).
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Type of law
Regulation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Regulations for Enforcement of the Slaughterhouse Act (Order No. 44 of 1953) detail the operational, sanitary, and procedural requirements for slaughterhouses in Japan. It outlines requirements for facility applications, hygiene management, equipment maintenance, and disease prevention. Specific provisions govern water quality, refrigeration, waste disposal, and the handling of livestock and meat to ensure public health. The Regulations also mandate training for sanitation managers and slaughterers, and establish protocols for inspections and documentation.
Additionally, the Regulations define procedures for slaughter outside designated facilities, criteria for disease-related inspections, and requirements for removing animal parts. They includes qualifications for inspectors, and detailed appendices listing diseases, inspection criteria, and seal requirements.
Additionally, the Regulations define procedures for slaughter outside designated facilities, criteria for disease-related inspections, and requirements for removing animal parts. They includes qualifications for inspectors, and detailed appendices listing diseases, inspection criteria, and seal requirements.
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Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
と畜場法施行規則(昭和二十八年厚生省令第四十四号).