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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Repealed by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