Article 1

In part B of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2092/91 the following point 8.4.7 is added:

‘8.4.7.

Notwithstanding the provisions laid down in points 8.4.2 and 8.4.5, poultry may be kept indoors where restrictions, including veterinary restrictions, which are taken on the basis of Community law for the purpose of protecting public or animal health, prevent or restrict access of poultry to open-air runs.

Where poultry are kept indoors, they shall permanently have access to sufficient quantities of roughage and suitable material in order to meet the poultry’s ethological needs.

The Commission shall examine the application of this paragraph, in particular as regards animal welfare requirements, by 15 October 2006.’