European Parliament 12 November 2012, Written question E-010273/12 Sergio Paolo Francesco Silvestris (PPE) to the Commission. Sale of non-compliant eggs on the EU market

Question for written answer E-010273/12 to the Commission Sergio Paolo Francesco Silvestris (PPE) (12 November 2012) Subject: Sale of non-compliant eggs on the EU market Directive 1999/74/EC stipulates that, as of 1 January 2012, all laying hens must be kept in cages — or in alternative systems — that allow them to make a nest, forage and roost. Many farms are still failing to comply with EC law.