Decree No. 40 of 2003 relative to laying hens. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad No. 40 of 2004, 10 February 2004, 20 pp. 14. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Poultry products Traceability/product tracing Food quality control/food safety Animal welfare Animal production Poultry Registration Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 19 May 2004 (Act Stb. No. 201 of 2004). Abstract This Decree aims at the protection of hens. It specifies the minimum volume of cages, and contains other rules relative to the housing of such animals. It shall not apply to persons holding les than 350 laying hens. The Minister shall register holders of laying hens in accordance with article 3 and shall provide holders with a product-tracing number for the tracing of eggs intended for human consumption brought upon the market. Full text Dutch Website www.overheid.nl. References - Legislation Implements Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act). Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 1999/74/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Animal welfare, Poultry, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 545 of 2001 relative to battery hens. Legislation | Netherlands | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Poultry Source: FAO, FAOLEX