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FOOD HYGIENE


EGGS NOT IN THE LION SCHEME Markings Stamped on Eggs All eggs sold at retail level must be stamped with a code describing the type of farming method used, the country of origin, and the production site's individual code. For example, 3UK12345


would relate to the information required as follows: • 3 - the method of farming: - 0 (organic) - 1 (free range) - 2 (barn) - 3 (caged hens)


• UK - the country of origin 12345 - the production site code, provided to the packer on registration


LABELLING Tere are some differences between the labelling required for packed and loose eggs sold at retail. Graded packed AND loose


eggs sold from trays must be accompanied by the following


information: • quality grade (Grade A for retail)


• weight grade • type of farming method with number code (see example leſt). Tese markings may be added to the producer's number or code. Te information, including the producer's distinguishing code, can be explained on a separate notice for clarification


• best before / BB (maximum 28 days from date of laying)


• appropriate directions for storage, such as 'keep refrigerated aſter purchase'


• explanation of the code stamped on the eggs (see example leſt)


Packed eggs sold at retail must additionally show: • name of product, 'eggs', and number of eggs unless this can be easily determined from outside the package


• name and address of packer


CRAFTBUTCHER l NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 or seller


• packing centre code Eggs can only be packed


into boxes by a registered packing station. Unmarked boxes may be provided for customers' convenience for sales of loose eggs.


before date. Tey must also be sold within 21 days of laying. Tere is no legal


requirement to have a sell-by date on eggs but it may help you to ensure eggs are sold within the 21 days. Where no sell-by date is shown, you should remove eggs from sale seven days before their best- before date.


STORAGE • eggs should be kept chilled, and protected from changes to, and extremes of, temperature; between 5°C and 17°C is suitable


• they should be kept out of direct sunlight and away from other goods that might flavour them, such as onions or washing powder


'BEST BEFORE' & 'SELL BY' DATES Eggs, whether loose or packed, must be marked with a best-


• stock must be rotated to ensure that it remains within the stated weight and quality grade


• visibly cracked eggs should not be sold n


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