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"Enforcement of European Animal Welfare Related Legislation "

This article highlights the challenges and solutions related to the enforcement of Council Directive 1999/74/EC, focusing on rearing systems for laying hens, implementation delays, hidden eggs, and labeling extensions. By discussing the problems, consequences, and potential solutions, it aims to address enforcement issues and improve animal welfare standards in the European Union.

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"Enforcement of European Animal Welfare Related Legislation "

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  1. Council Directive 1999/74/EC Half ban means half enforcement Gabriel PAUN Director of Campaigns VIER PFOTEN / FOUR PAWS International Brussels, 12-13 June 2012 "Enforcement of European Animal Welfare Related Legislation"

  2. Council Directive 1999/74/EC • Three types of rearing systems for laying hens: • enriched cages - 750 cm² / hen • non enriched cage - 550 cm² / hen ban planned for January 2012 • non-cage systems - barn and free range

  3. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – Problems • Delay of implementation • The escape of the hidden eggs

  4. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – Delay of implementation • Consequences: • negative precedent for other AW initiatives • illegal trade / unfair competition for complying farmers • price disruption • confusion among consumers

  5. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – The escape of the hidden eggs

  6. 30% of the EU production is consumed as processed egg products (powder, liquid and colored).  • Hidden eggs not covered by Directive may be found in: • pasta • sauces / mayo • sweets • liqueur • colored Easter eggs • Facts: • trash bin for cage eggs unless food producers commit for voluntarily labeling • confusion among consumers / missing freedom of choice

  7. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – Conclusion It is made and implemented in a way that gives space for confusion and enforcement problems. It is incomplete.

  8. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – Solution • Extension of the existing labeling system 0,1,2,3 to all products containing processed eggs. Advantages: • increases speed of implementation of the ban on conventional cages • satisfy the freedom of choice for consumers • reduces production in cage systems • reduces import from third countries

  9. Council Directive 1999/74/EC – Support for labeling extension THANK YOU

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