Welfare of Laying Hens Directive—Implications for the egg industry

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee agreed to examine the implications of EU Council Directive 1999/74/EC: the Welfare of Laying Hens. The Directive prohibits the use of conventional cages (commonly referred to as ‘battery cages’) for laying hens from 1 January 2012. The Committee considered in particular: The implications of the Directive for the … Show more

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee agreed to examine the implications of EU Council Directive 1999/74/EC: the Welfare of Laying Hens. The Directive prohibits the use of conventional cages (commonly referred to as ‘battery cages’) for laying hens from 1 January 2012. The Committee considered in particular: The implications of the Directive for the egg production, food processing and manufacturing sector How the European Commission plans to ensure compliance with the Directive Defra support for the egg and egg products industry Welfare of Laying Hens Directive - implications for the egg industry - Publication of Report Further information on the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive-Implications for the egg industry inquiry including details of Report, Response and evidence Show less