Regulation Amending the Regulation on Direct Supply of Eggs in Small Quantities
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This Turkish regulation updates the rules for small-scale direct egg sales. The maximum number of laying hens allowed for producers to sell eggs directly to consumers without full commercial registration has been increased from 1,500 to 2,100. The per-sale limit for direct consumer sales has also been raised from a maximum of 250 eggs to less than 350 eggs. The shelf life requirement has been revised: eggs must reach the final consumer within 28 days of laying and cannot be offered for sale after that period. The recommended consumption date must also not exceed 28 days from laying, using the earliest laying date when mixing batches.
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Key Changes
- Increased maximum number of laying hens from 1,500 to 2,100 for direct egg sales eligibility
- Raised direct-to-consumer sales limit per transaction from maximum 250 eggs to less than 350 eggs
- Set maximum period from laying to final consumer delivery at 28 days
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What this law requires
Small-scale egg producers must not exceed 2,100 laying hens to qualify for direct consumer sales without full commercial registration
Per-sale direct consumer egg sales must not exceed 350 eggs (less than 350 eggs)
Eggs must be delivered to the final consumer within a maximum of 28 days from the laying date
Eggs cannot be offered for sale or held on the market after 28 days from the laying date
The recommended consumption date must not exceed 28 days from the laying date