Article 2 Definitions

For the purpose of this Decision, the definitions laid down in Article 2 of Directive 2005/94/EC shall apply.

The following definitions shall also apply:

1. (a)

   ‘backyard poultry’ means chickens, turkeys and other species belonging to the Galliformes order and ducks, geese and other species belonging to the Anseriformes order which are kept by their owners:

   1. (i)

      for their own consumption or use; or

   2. (ii)

      as pets.

2. (b)

   ‘organic’ and ‘free-range layers’ means:

   1. (i)

      laying hens as defined in Article 2(2)(a) of Council Directive 1999/74/EC^f1; and

   2. (ii)

      which have access to open runs.