USA
Washington Caged Eggs Ban
Summary Description
Prohibits confining egg-laying hens, as well as the sale of eggs from caged hens.
Species
Jurisdiction
USA
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2019
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
RCW, Washington wholesome eggs and egg products act § 69.25. RCW 69.25.107
Commercial egg layer operations—Requirements.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Prohibits the keeping of egg-layins hens in cages.
- Requires that hens have access to nesting, scratching and perching areas.
- Prohibits the sale of all eggs originating from egg-laying hens that have not been raised following equivalent standards set in the legislation.
Weaknesses
- Applies only to egg-laying hens and does not cover other animals. Does not include quail hens.
- Will enter into force on January 1, 2024.
- The law still allows the minimal space allowance per animals in some cases, for instance for testing or in farms holding less than 3,000 egg laying hens.
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