The Food Chain Risk Assessment Center has conducted a study on the economic impact of a ban on cage use for laying hens in the Czech Republic, a move towards alternative egg production systems. The research, conducted in 2020, indicates that such a ban could affect up to 40% of current cage production, with costs for conversion ranging from 3.1 to 4.6 billion CZK and a potential increase in egg selling price by 20-40 halers. The report also highlights the possibility of subsidy support for the transition, suggesting that with proper subsidy calibration, the financial burden on producers could be similar to that of unsubsidized cage technology renewal. The study is relevant to the Bulgarian poultry industry and contributes to the ongoing discussion on amending European legislation to eliminate cage use.