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England and Wales lack mandatory fish slaughterhouse inspections
77Mfish
Fish slaughtered each year in the UK
Animal Equality UK said fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales are not subject to routine or mandatory inspections. Government agencies disputed the broader claim that fish farms are not regulated or inspected, while draft humane-slaughter legislation remains unpublished.
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Routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses are not carried out in England and Wales.
“there are no routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales”
- 77Mfish
Fish slaughtered each year in the UK
“Up to 77m fish are slaughtered each year in the UK”
The Animal and Plant Health Agency said it does not carry out mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses.
“the APHA had said it does not carry out mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses”