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Cute labels. I've been trying to design my own, using legal terminology.
Did you know it's illegal to use the word "fresh" to describe your eggs if they have not been graded USDA grade A? (well, in the USA anyway)
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Doesn't make sense, but it's a government agency so............
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WVDoug said:
Cute labels. I've been trying to design my own, using legal terminology.
Did you know it's illegal to use the word "fresh" to describe your eggs if they have not been graded USDA grade A? (well, in the USA anyway)
hu.gif

Doesn't make sense, but it's a government agency so............
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The way i understood it was you can't use fresh unless it was grade by a licensed inspector?
 
Typical for the government. lol!

What's funny is you can't get any fresher eggs than those right out of a chicken's butt. It would seem like these factory eggs wouldn't be able to use fresh, but they do. Grrr......
 
From the State of Michigan for Michigan egg sales
4) The final determination of all grade and quality factors of an official sample of shell eggs from domesticated chickens shall be made by visual examination of the egg to determine cleanliness, soundness of shell, and exterior quality, and by candling or breaking to determine interior quality. The examination shall be made by a competent representative authorized by the director. The representative shall certify the results of the examination and his or her certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the facts certified to in any court where the certificate is offered in evidence.

An egg is not considered fresh unless it meets the standards of quality specified for the U.S. AA or A quality, or the equivalent, as designated in U.S. standards for shell eggs for individual eggs or in standards prescribed by the director by rule.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(r1...g.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-289-7114

and then there's the last part
(10) This act does not apply to a person who meets all of the following requirements:
(a) Is directly responsible for producing eggs from fewer than 3,000 hens.
(b) Only sells eggs directly to consumers or first receivers.
(c) Only sells eggs in containers that each bear a label stating "packaged in a facility that has not been inspected by the department.".
(d) Does not sell eggs through the internet or by mail order or consignment.

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Here is from the University of Minnesota regarding eggs sales in Minnesota.

They are actually fairly easy to comply with if you sell from home or farmers market.

Note the word "should" regarding registration. Should is not the same as "must" "shall" or "will" in legalese.

http://www.misa.umn.edu/index.htm


Egg Sales
A Brief Run-Down of the Rules
Farmers can sell eggs directly from their farm to individual customers with no licensing, registration, or inspection.
Farmers who want to sell eggs at their farmers' market stall may do so without licensing or registration. The eggs must be candled, labeled with the farmer's name and address, and kept at temperature of 45 degrees F or less. Eggs can be kept in a cooler with ice for up to 4 hours. For storage beyond 4 hours they should be in mechanical refrigeration.
Farmers with fewer than 3,000 hens who want to sell eggs to grocery stores, restaurants, or other food businesses can do so without a license, but they should
register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as an exempt egg producer. There is a simple one-page registration form, and no fee for filing the form. Normally there is no inspection of a registered exempt egg producer. However, the MDA does have the right to inspect if they receive a complaint.
Exempt egg producers who sell eggs to food businesses must candle and grade eggs, and pack and label eggs according to federal regulations. Candled and graded eggs must be stored at a temperature of 45 degrees F or less. More information on candling, grading, and packing requirements can be found in the Shell Eggs fact sheet, below.
Authority of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The ultimate source of information on egg sale regulations is the Dairy and Food Inspection Division of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. That division is responsible for the regulation of egg sales in Minnesota, and the inspectors on staff there work directly with farmers and processors.
Telephone number for Dairy and Food Inspection Division: 651-201-6027.


This is copy and pasted from the university of Minnesota website, I want to make sure I am giving credit of copyrighted material if it is copyrighted.
 
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duluthralphie said:
Here is from the University of Minnesota regarding eggs sales in Minnesota.

They are actually fairly easy to comply with if you sell from home or farmers market.

Note the word "should" regarding registration. Should is not the same as "must" "shall" or "will" in legalese.

http://www.misa.umn.edu/index.htm


Egg Sales
A Brief Run-Down of the Rules
Farmers can sell eggs directly from their farm to individual customers with no licensing, registration, or inspection.
Farmers who want to sell eggs at their farmers' market stall may do so without licensing or registration. The eggs must be candled, labeled with the farmer's name and address, and kept at temperature of 45 degrees F or less. Eggs can be kept in a cooler with ice for up to 4 hours. For storage beyond 4 hours they should be in mechanical refrigeration.
Farmers with fewer than 3,000 hens who want to sell eggs to grocery stores, restaurants, or other food businesses can do so without a license, but they should
register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as an exempt egg producer. There is a simple one-page registration form, and no fee for filing the form. Normally there is no inspection of a registered exempt egg producer. However, the MDA does have the right to inspect if they receive a complaint.
Exempt egg producers who sell eggs to food businesses must candle and grade eggs, and pack and label eggs according to federal regulations. Candled and graded eggs must be stored at a temperature of 45 degrees F or less. More information on candling, grading, and packing requirements can be found in the Shell Eggs fact sheet, below.
Authority of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture
The ultimate source of information on egg sale regulations is the Dairy and Food Inspection Division of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. That division is responsible for the regulation of egg sales in Minnesota, and the inspectors on staff there work directly with farmers and processors.
Telephone number for Dairy and Food Inspection Division: 651-201-6027.


This is copy and pasted from the university of Minnesota website, I want to make sure I am giving credit of copyrighted material if it is copyrighted.
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Great, but what's Minnesota's definition of "farmer"? ;)
 

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