S. No.

Compliance Requirement

Compliance Status / Remarks

1

Ensure that the floor of the slaughter area is designed and maintained to prevent animals from slipping or falling.

2

Monitor vocalization of animals as an indicator of discomfort, distress or improper handling.

3

Discourage the use of electric prods for moving animals. Use suitable alternatives such as grouping, plastic-wrapped sticks or similar humane methods.

4

Monitor stocking density in holding/resting pens and ensure that all animals have sufficient space to lie down simultaneously.

5

Monitor the condition of animals arriving at the slaughter facility and ensure that injured, diseased or non-ambulatory animals are not slaughtered.

6

Avoid high-pitched sounds, including excessive whistling and yelling, to minimise distress to animals.

7

Provide adequate supervision and training to employees involved in animal handling and slaughter operations.

8

Ensure proper design of animal transport carts and unloading bays to facilitate safe and humane movement of animals.

9

Ensure proper construction and maintenance of holding/resting pens, stunning boxes, restraining systems, gates and other animal-handling equipment.

10

Identify and eliminate distractions that may prevent or discourage animals from moving, including reflections, air blowing towards animals, sudden movements and excessive noise.

11

Ensure that pre-slaughter handling is carried out carefully to minimise stress and distress to animals.

12

Provide adequate resting facilities for animals before slaughter.

13

Ensure that only disease-free animals in a condition to walk are brought for slaughter.

14

Avoid herding animals through the use of electric prods; use humane alternatives such as plastic bags or suitable sticks.

15

Provide appropriate training to employees on animal handling, hygiene, safety and humane treatment practices.

16

Maintain slaughter equipment, including captive bolt stunners, gates, hooks and other equipment, in proper working condition.

17

Ensure cleanliness of slaughter areas, floors and animal-handling equipment.

18

Conduct daily checks of slaughter and animal-handling equipment to verify proper functioning and cleanliness.

19

Continuously monitor the condition of animals arriving at the slaughter facility.

20

Prevent slaughter of animals that are injured or unable to walk.

21

Ensure inspecting personnel specifically monitor compliance with animal welfare and humane handling requirements.

22

Ensure that animal movement, restraint, stunning and handling practices are designed and operated to minimise fear, pain, suffering and distress.