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Laying Hens (Protection) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 264 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Poultry Inspection Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

By way of implementation of the provisions laid down under Directive 1999/74/EC, these Regulations establish minimum standards for the protection of laying hens. The provisions shall not apply neither to establishments with fewer than 350 laying hens, nor to establishments rearing breeding laying hens. The Regulations are divided into the following Chapters: (I) Provisions applicable to alternative systems; (II) Provisions applicable to rearing in unenriched cage systems; (III) Provisions applicable to rearing in enriched cages; and (IV) Final provisions.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation

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

Amended by

Laying Hens (Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021.

Legislation | Malta | 2021

Keyword: Animal welfare, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX