Friday, September 19, 2008

EU Sets New Slaughterhouse Rules; But Only for the Kafir!

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Image courtesy of Google Images. Halal slaughtering seems to have been overlooked by the EU!

BBC: The European Commission says new legislation is needed to improve animal welfare at European slaughterhouses.

Current EU rules on animal slaughter are "outdated in many respects," the commission said on Thursday.

Under a new proposal, abattoirs would have to ensure proper training for staff and monitor the efficiency of their stunning equipment.

But current stunning methods would not be banned. The proposal still requires approval by all 27 EU governments. EU Sets New Slaughterhouse Rules >>> | September 18, 2008

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