S.L. 439.7 Art. 2Definitions. Cap. 437.

(1) The definitions in Article 2 of European Union Council Directive 98/58/EC shall apply where necessary.

(2) In addition, the following definitions shall apply for the purpose of these regulations:

(a) "laying hens" means hens of the species Gallus gallus which have reached laying maturity and are kept for production of eggs not intended for hatching;

(b) "litter" means any friable material enabling the hens to satisfy their ethological needs;

(c) "nest" means a separate space for egg laying, the floor components of which may not include wire mesh that can come into contact with the birds, for an individual hen or for a group of hens (group nest);

(d) "trading partner" shall have the same meaning as provided in article 2 of the Veterinary Services Act and shall include Member States of the European Union;

(d) "usable area" means an area at least 30 cm wide with a floor slope not exceeding 14%, with headroom of at least 45 cm. Nesting areas shall not be regarded as usable areas.