# Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production (Text with EEA relevance), Division 6

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

All buildings shall have lighting with an intensity of at least 20 lux during the lighting periods, measured at bird eye level and illuminating at least 80 % of the useable area. A temporary reduction in the lighting level may be allowed when necessary following veterinary advice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2007/43/annex/I/division/6/division/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2007-43/annex-I/division-6/division-6
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