Amendment to Directive 1999/74/EC
Article 2
In Article 5 of Directive 1999/74/EC, the following paragraph is added: ‘3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2, in Mayotte as an outermost region within the meaning of Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (hereinafter “Mayotte”), laying hens may continue to be reared in cages as referred to in this Chapter until 31 December 2017. From 1 January 2014, no cages as referred to in this Chapter may be built or brought into service for the first time in Mayotte. Eggs derived from establishments rearing laying hens in cages as referred to in this Chapter shall only be placed on the local market of Mayotte. Those eggs and their packs shall be clearly identified with a special mark, so as to allow the necessary controls. A clear description of this special mark shall be communicated to the Commission by 1 January 2014.’.