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Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Regulation, 2057 (2001).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Regulation is made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection Act, 2055 (1999). The Regulation provides for the setting up of authorized slaughterhouse for cattle (goats, sheep, and buffaloes), poultry and swine, the ante- and post-mortem examination by the Meat Inspector, the management of slaughterhouses by the Mean Supervisor: no adulterated meat shall be put on sale and no unlicensed slaughterhouse shall butcher animals and sell their meat. Section I, Short Title and Commencement; Section II, Definition; Section III, Establishment of Slaughterhouse in Non -governmental Sector; Section IV, Establishment and Operation of a Slaughterhouse; Section V, Meat Seller to obtain License; Section VI, To slaughter animals in other places; Section VII, To keep suspected meat safely; Section VIII, Meat Seller to comply with terms and conditions; Section IX, Procedure for Ante-Mortem examination of animals; Section X, Procedure for Post-Mortem examination; Section XI, Functions, duties and powers of the Meat Inspector; Section XII, Functions, duties and powers of Meat Supervisor; Section XIII, Conveyance of Meat; Section XIV, To disinfect; Section XV, To stamp or mark; Section XVI, Charges for inspection; Section XVII, Permission to be taken to work as Meat Inspector; Section XVIII, Investigation and filing of Case; Section XIX, Case Hearing Authority; Section XX, Appeal; Section XXI, Code and Guidelines may be framed and applied; Section XXII, Alteration or change may be made in Schedule.
Date of text
Notes
Consolidated version as last amended by Animal Slaughterhouse and Meat Inspection (First Amendment) Regulation, 2081 (2024).
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No