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Welfare of decapod crustaceans during transport and killing
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I am writing to request information regarding the enforcement of general protections for the welfare of decapod crustaceans during transport and at the time of killing. In relation to each of the questions asked, please take any reference to ‘WATEO’ to mean:
• The Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006
In relation to each of the questions asked, please take any reference to ‘WATOK’ to include:
• The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015
1. Which department or agency is responsible for the enforcement of a) WATEO and b) WATOK?
a) Invertebrates are included in schedule 4 of these regulations (The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015). The competent Authorities would be the food standards agency and the APHA, but the APHA could send a referral through to the local authority to enforce if there was a complaint.
b) Regulations are enforced in England by food standards agency (FSA).
2. What roles within the authority are designated to enforce a) WATEO and b) WATOK, and what formal training, if any, is provided to those roles to ensure the Council’s enforcement obligations are fulfilled?
See answer to question 1.
3. Does the authority hold any records on the number of decapod crustaceans transported within or into the authority since 2022? If so, please provide available figures, broken down by year.
Information not held.
4. Does the authority maintain a register or licensing scheme for businesses selling live decapods? If so, how many businesses are currently registered?
No.
5. Since 2022, how many reports has the authority received that relate to potential offences under Article 4 of WATEO? Please provide separate figures for each year.
Zero.
6. Since 2022, how many reports has the authority received that relate to potential offences under Schedule 4 of WATOK? Please provide separate figures for each year.
Zero.
7. Does the authority have any policies relating to the sale of live decapods on Council-owned land, including markets.
No.
8. Has the authority issued any guidance relating to adherence to a) WATEO and b) WATOK for i) Officers responsible for inspections and enforcement or ii) businesses subject to the regulations?
No guidance issued.
