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France approves mandatory CCTV in abattoirs
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Twenty-eight assembly members voted in favour of compulsory CCTV, while four opposed it.
Proposed law set to come into force in 2018

French National Assembly members have voted in favour of compulsory CCTV in slaughterhouses, following a number of concerning revelations about animal welfare in the past year.

There are around 1,000 slaughterhouses in France, which came under close scrutiny in 2016 after animal rights groups covertly filmed then published footage of workers killing animals without stunning them.

Under the proposed new law, which is set to come into force in 2018, authorities will install cameras in all areas where live animals are handled, including places of transport, accommodation, stunning and slaughter. Those caught inflicting unlawful cruelty on animals will face one year in prison.

Twenty-eight assembly members voted in favour of compulsory CCTV, while four opposed it. However, it must still pass the French Senate in February before becoming law.

A trial is set to take place this year to determine how the technology will be rolled out.

Animal rights group Animal Aid is urging Defra minister George Eustice to implement similar measures in the UK.

In December 2016, a Welsh working group concluded there was ‘not sufficient basis’ for introducing compulsory CCTV in Welsh slaughterhouses.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.