Animals spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during their killing and related operations.
Not Observed
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are developed, implemented and maintained
Compliant
Designated Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) ensuring compliance with welfare regulations.
Compliant
Personnel demonstrate appropriate level of competency (including Certificates of Competence).
Not Observed
Structures of the building safeguard animal welfare (adverse weather protection, adequate ventilation, lairage conditions).
Minor
Adequate unloading facilities (suitable ramps, containing rails, isolation pens).
Compliant
Scheduled arrival / waiting times safeguard animal welfare.
Not Observed
Condition and health of animals assessed on intake and during lairaging, prompt action is taken to relieve suffering where this is required.
Not Observed
Lairaging conditions/pen provisions are adequate (bedding, water, food provision - if left overnight).
Not Observed
Movement of animals (including the correct procedures and use of instruments to make the animals move).
Not Observed
Restraining facilities and equipment are adequately designed, constructed and maintained (including shackle lines and records)
Compliant
Restraining procedures ensure welfare of animals is protected.
Not Observed
Stunning equipment is adequately designed, constructed and maintained (including warning devices and maintenance records).
Compliant
Stunning methods ensure quick and effective loss of consciousness and sensibility followed by death (stunning and simple stunning).
Not Observed
Provisions for back-up stunning equipment and its use.
Not Observed
Monitoring checks (including actions following checks).
Compliant
BO has CCTV cameras that provide a complete and clear image of all areas where live animals are present (including killing and related operations)
Not Observed
BO can demonstrate that the CCTV system will be operational and kept in good working order at all times when live animals are present at the slaughterhouse
Not Observed
CCTV is capable of producing and processing images and information of good quality for inspection and seizure without interrupting the operation of the system
Not Observed
CCTV system is able to store images recorded for at least 90 days and maintain the integrity and quality of the images
Not Observed
Inspectors have access to the CCTV facilities in order to provide effective monitoring and verify animal welfare standards
Compliant