Section 7(w) in The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001
(w)the following materials shall not be used in an abattoir, namely:-(i)copper and its alloys in equipment used for edible products;(ii)cadmium in any form in equipment handling edible products;(iii)equipment with painted surface in product zone;(iv)enamel containers or equipment is not desirable; and(v)lead;(x)all permanently mounted equipment shall either be installed sufficiently away from walls (minimum 300 mm) to provide access for cleaning and inspection;
