2006/0224(CNS)

Pig Protection Directive

Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs (Codified version)

Stage: In force, reached 18 Feb 2009
In force: In force since 10 Mar 2009 · CELEX 32008L0120
Procedure: Directive · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 10 Mar 2009

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Text adopted · OJ L 047 18.02.2009, p. 0005Commission · 18 Feb 2009
Text adopted · Directive 2008/0120Commission · 18 Dec 2008
Report · A6-0041/2007Parliament
Text adopted · T6-0250/2007Parliament

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Council Directive 2008/120/EC codifies EU minimum welfare standards for pigs kept for rearing and fattening. It sets space allowances, flooring rules, a ban on tethers for sows and gilts, and group-housing requirements for pregnant sows. The directive is in force; the group-housing and related provisions apply to all holdings from 1 January 2013. Member States may keep stricter national rules.

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