National Contact Point for slaughter and other types of killing

SCAW is the National Contact Point (NCP) for slaughter and other types of killing.

Educational material
Students gathered at a table and engaged in discussion

DISA - Education program on animal welfare at the time of slaughter and other types of killing

DISA is a freely available educational material that can be used by organizations wishing to arrange courses, professionals looking to strengthen their competence, as well as others interested in animal welfare at slaughter.

More material on slaughter and other types of killing

This section gathers information related to slaughter and killing – from legislation and guidelines to reports and current EU documents. The material is intended for professionals, researchers, authorities, and other interested parties.
Read more material related to slaughter or other types of killing

EFSA reports

Here you find reports from EFSA on slaughter and other types of killing.
Reports from EFSA

Amendment to Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009

In July 2026, the Commission amended Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009 concerning the use of non-penetrating bolts and nitrogen gas in connection with the killing of animals.
Read more about the Regulation