Decree No. 545 of 2001 relative to battery hens. Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Staatsblad of 21 November, 2001, pp. 14. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal production Poultry Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe 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. 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 Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Animal welfare, Poultry, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 40 of 2003 relative to laying hens. Legislation | Netherlands | 2003 Keyword: Poultry products, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Animal welfare, Animal production, Poultry, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX