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Lack of inspections at fish slaughterhouses a ‘disgrace’, says Animal Equality UK

UK · 2026-10-04

Key takeaway

Animal Equality UK reports up to 77 million fish slaughtered annually in England and Wales with no routine or mandatory inspections.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerAnimal Equality UK reveals up to 77 million fish slaughtered annually in England and Wales without routine or mandatory inspections.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onRegulatory scrutiny on fish slaughterhouses increases as the charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onFish slaughterhouses and processors face potential new inspection requirements and welfare standards, raising compliance costs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in the fish supply chain experience higher input costs and potential supply-chain disruption as processors adjust operations.

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Source: The Guardian Business

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