Regulations no. 761 of 2003 on Animal Protection and Welfare (Protection of Egg-Laying Hens). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of Cyprus Republic no. 3758 of 2003, Appendix III. Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition Keyword Poultry products Registration Animal production Animal welfare Poultry Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Livestock water use International trade Geographical area Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract These Regulations, in compliance with the provisions of article 32 of the Animal Protection and Welfare Law of 1994 in its consolidated version, harmonise Cyprus Legislation with the European Directives 1999/74/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens, and 2002/4/EC on the registration of establishments keeping laying hens. The Regulations apply to establishments for eggs production with more than 350 laying hens and define: premises and establishments for production of eggs for human consumption; friable material allowing hens to satisfy their ethological needs; laying hens, as a species of hens for the production of eggs not intended for incubation. Matters covered by the Regulations include: conditions for keeping laying hens; registration for the activity of egg producer; restriction on import of laying hens from extra-European countries; inspection and control of hens; reduction of noise and specific provisions concerning lighting system in premises, in order to protect the health of the hens and enable them to rest without disorder; hygienic provisions and measures to ensure the cleanliness of premises; design and dimension of cages; measures prohibiting mutilation of hens; alternative breeding systems; use of water in facilities; position of feeding and watering equipments. Full text Greek Website www.mof.gov.cy References - Legislation Implements 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 Commission Directive 2002/4/EC on the registration of establishments keeping laying hens, covered by Council Directive 1999/74/EC. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Poultry, Registration, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX The Animal Protection and Welfare Act no. 46/I of 1994. Legislation | Cyprus | 1994 (2020) Keyword: Crustaceans, Marine fishes, Molluscs, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Equine-animals, Poultry, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Public health, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Amphibians, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulations no. 306 of 2022 on Animal Protection and Welfare (Protection of Egg-Laying Hens) (Amendments). Legislation | Cyprus | 2022 Keyword: Animal welfare, Livestock water use, Poultry Source: FAO, FAOLEX