Koninklijk besluit tot vaststelling van de minimumnormen voor de bescherming van legkippen

This royal decree establishes the minimum standards for the protection of laying hens in Belgium. It aims to ensure the welfare of these animals by setting specific requirements for their housing, care, and management. The decree affects egg producers and farmers who keep laying hens. It introduces new regulations that may require adjustments to current farming practices to comply with the updated welfare standards.