4.—(1) The Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 M1 are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2, omit the definition of “the Directive”.
(3) In regulation 3—
(a)in paragraph (2), for “the Directive” substitute “ paragraph (3) ”;
(b)after paragraph (2) insert—
“(3) The distinguishing number must be composed of the appropriate farming method code determined in accordance with paragraphs (5) to (7), followed by the letters “UK” and a unique identification number allocated to the establishment by the Department.
(4) Where it appears appropriate to the Department to do so, the Department may add further characters to the unique identification number required by paragraph (3) in order to identify single flocks kept in separate buildings of an establishment.
(5) Except where paragraph (6) applies, when the farming method in column A is used, the appropriate farming method code is the corresponding number in column B.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| Free range | 1 |
| Barn | 2 |
| Cage | 3 |
(6) Where the farming method used in the establishment produces eggs under the conditions set out in Council Regulation (EC) No. 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products, the appropriate farming method code is “0”.
(7) For the purposes of paragraph (5), the farming method used in an establishment is to be determined in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No. 589/2008 laying down rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for eggs.”.
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 4 in force at 31.12.2020 on IP completion day (in accordance with 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)), see reg. 1(1)
Marginal Citations
M1S.R. 2003 No. 538