#EINC1407934ADecree of August 28, 2014, on Egg Marketing Standards
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This law establishes marketing standards for eggs in France, defining key terms related to egg production, including the definitions of producers, production sites, local markets, and the conditions under which eggs can be sold directly to consumers. It allows small producers (those with 250 or fewer hens) to be exempt from some marketing requirements, provided they adhere to specific conditions like proper marking of the eggs and timely delivery. The law addresses exemptions for both domestic sales and sales to the food industry within the EU.
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Key Changes
- Introduces exemptions from marketing standards for small producers selling directly to consumers or at local markets.
- Allows for specific labeling requirements and conditions for egg sales.
- Modifies previous regulations and repeals outdated laws related to egg marketing.
Obligations
What this law requires
Small producers (≤250 laying hens) seeking exemption from marketing standards must declare this to the departmental prefect and receive an assigned producer code for egg marking
All eggs sold under the small producer exemption must be marked with the assigned producer code in accordance with EU Regulation 1308/2013 Annex VII Part VI Section III Point 1
Eggs sold under exemption must be delivered to consumers within 21 days maximum after laying
The laying date/period and animal rearing method must be displayed immediately adjacent to eggs for sale without risk of confusion on signage or appropriate means
Exempt eggs must be presented for sale in bulk only