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Decree No. 545 of 2001 relative to battery hens.

Country
Netherlands
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
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.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/net35019.pdf
Web site
http://www.overheid.nl.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Staatsblad of 21 November, 2001, pp. 14.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Implements
Council Directive 1999/74/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of laying hens.
Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).
Repealed by
Decree No. 40 of 2003 relative to laying hens.