Animals spared any avoidable pain, distress or suffering during their killing and related operations.
Compliant
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are developed, implemented and maintained
Minor
Designated Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) ensuring compliance with welfare regulations.
Compliant
Personnel demonstrate appropriate level of competency (including Certificates of Competence).
Minor
Structures of the building safeguard animal welfare (adverse weather protection, adequate ventilation, lairage conditions).
Compliant
Adequate unloading facilities (suitable ramps, containing rails, isolation pens).
Compliant
Scheduled arrival / waiting times safeguard animal welfare.
Compliant
Condition and health of animals assessed on intake and during lairaging, prompt action is taken to relieve suffering where this is required.
Compliant
Crates/modules are in acceptable condition and handled appropriately when being moved.
Compliant
Lairaging conditions/pen provisions are adequate (bedding, water, food provision - if left overnight).
Compliant
Movement of animals (including the correct procedures and use of instruments to make the animals move).
Compliant
Restraining facilities and equipment are adequately designed, constructed and maintained (including shackle lines and records)
Compliant
Restraining procedures ensure welfare of animals is protected.
Compliant
Stunning equipment is adequately designed, constructed and maintained (including warning devices and maintenance records).
Minor
Stunning methods ensure quick and effective loss of consciousness and sensibility followed by death (stunning and simple stunning).
Minor
Provisions for back-up stunning equipment and its use.
Compliant
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)
Compliant
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
Minor
CCTV is capable of producing and processing images and information of good quality for inspection and seizure without interrupting the operation of the system
Compliant
CCTV system is able to store images recorded for at least 90 days and maintain the integrity and quality of the images
Minor
Inspectors have access to the CCTV facilities in order to provide effective monitoring and verify animal welfare standards
Compliant