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15/01/2008

Ban on intensive battery-cage hens to go ahead



EFFORTS by companies producing eggs through the intensive battery-cage system to delay a total ban have been dismissed by the European Commission.

Markos Kyprianou, EU Commissioner for Health, last week confirmed that the ban will come into effect in 2012.

"The commission listened to the demands of EU consumers and has taken concrete action to improve the welfare of laying hens," said Mr Kyprianou.

He said an EC report shows scientific and economic support for the ban on conventional battery cages.

"We are maintaining the deadline of 2012 for banning conventional battery cages, as there is no reason to postpone it," said Mr Kyprianou.

"I urge operators to start phasing out the use of these cages as soon as possible so that there is full compliance with the EU ban by the deadline of 2012."

From that date, laying hens will only be allowed to be reared in enriched cages or in alternative systems such as barns or free range. Enriched cages must allow at least 750 square centimetres per hen, and contain a nest, litter, perch and clawing-board.




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