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Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 Article 4

Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 Article 4

Marking of packs containing chicks

Article 4

1.   The chicks shall be packed by species, type and category of poultry. 2.   The boxes shall contain only chicks from the same hatchery and shall show at least the distinguishing number of the hatchery. 3.   Chicks originating in third countries may be imported only if they are grouped in accordance with paragraph 1. The boxes must contain only chicks from the same country of origin and sender and shall bear at least the following particulars: (a) the name of the country of origin; (b) the species of poultry to which the chicks belong; (c) the sender's name or business name and address. The markings to be made on packaging shall be made in indelible black ink, in letters or figures at least 20 mm high and 10 mm wide, drawn 1 mm thick.

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