Sean Fleming
Ceist:237 Mr. Fleming asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food the controls administered by her Department in respect of farmers who are small scale producers of free-range eggs for sale. [32320/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 December 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
Under EU Council Regulation No. 1907/90 and Commission Regulation No. 2295/2003, free-range producers are required to be registered with my Department. Specific standards are detailed in these regulations, such as density, continuous daytime access to open-air runs and rotation of grazing. All egg producers are required to keep certain records on proper management practices. Inspections are undertaken by my Department to ensure that these standards are maintained.