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The new rules apply to abattoirs across Great Britain.

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As of 1 January 2010, all abattoir operators have been required to request, receive, check and act upon food chain information (FCI) for all cattle received at slaughterhouses.

The new rules apply to abattoirs across Great Britain. In line with the Red Tape Review in the Rural Affairs Department of the Welsh Assembly Government, officials have developed a FCI sticker to use when taking cattle to slaughter, whether directly or indirectly (through a livestock market).

Food chain information - Cattle

28/04/10
The new rules apply to abattoirs across Great Britain.