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European Commission: Food Safety

http://ec.europa.eu/food/index_en.htm
Includes introduction, animal health/prevention and control of animal diseases, animal welfare, animal feed safety, food labelling and international food safety issues. Special topics of foot and mouth disease and BSE. European Union.
European Commission: Organic Farming

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/organic/splash_en
Official EU site. Includes info on the definition of organic in both crop and livestock farming, organic farming and rural development, the consumer's choice, regulation, statistics and control measures. Also covers integrated farming.
UK - The Welfare of Battery Hens Regulations 1987

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2020/contents/made
Legislation as to the requirements of battery cages for laying hens. Hansard.
UK - The Welfare of Livestock Regulations 1994

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2126/contents/made
Legislation for the keeping of livestock, in particular laying hens, calves and pigs. Hansard.
UK - Welfare of Animals at Slaughter Act 1991 (c. 30)

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/30/contents
Legislation referencing slaughtermen's licences, codes of practice, execution and enforcement of provisions. Hansard.

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