What are the laws/regulations for selling table eggs (for consumption) in your state/country?

[redsoxs]

Selling Eggs in Kansas - Small Egg Producers
https://agriculture.ks.gov/docs/def...egg_factsheet_farmersmarkets2006.pdf?sfvrsn=2

To ensure eggs are safe, all eggs must be stored at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you choose to sell eggs from your own flock, for example at a Farmers Market, you have two options. A producer may sell either graded or ungraded eggs. If you choose to sell graded eggs then you are subject to the requirements of the Kansas egg law. Second, you may choose to sell "upgraded" eggs. Ungraded eggs may only be sold to consumers and not to other businesses for resale.

If you choose to sell "ungraded" eggs, you do not need to obtain a license or buy egg inspection fee stamps. If you have 50 hens or less then you are not subject to the requirements of the Kansas egg law. If you have 51 hens but less than 250 you may sell "ungraded" eggs as long as the following requirements are met:
- Eggs are washed and cleaned
- Eggs are prepackaged and labeled as ungraded with the name and address of the producer
- Cartons are not reused unless all brand markings and other identification is obliteratedand the carton is free of foreign material
- Sales are to consumers only
- Eggs are maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

Please note the following:
- If you package ungraded eggs in a used egg container and have not obliterated the markings then you may be representing that your eggs are in fact graded. Representing that your eggs are graded may subject you to the requirements of the Kansas egg law including licensing and civil penalty provisions.
- The Kansas Food Code contains requirements pertaining to eggs. Regardless of the size of your flock, eggs must be maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
- The Kansas food, drug and cosmetic act gives KDA jurisdiction over food sold at retail and in some instances over food service. KDA will investigate any complaints that food is not safe or not in compliance with Kansas law.

If a producer decides to sell graded eggs or sell eggs to a retail business they must first obtain a license. The license fee is $5.00. Licenses expire December 31, and must be renewed annually. Licensees are subject to an inspection fee of of $0.00035 per dozen eggs which may be paid quarterly ($15.00 minimum per quarter) or per dozen by purchasing inspection fee stamps to be affixed on each carton from the Kansas Department of Agriculture. Stamps come in a variety of sizes and grades in rolls of 1,000 stamps.
License applications and egg inspection fee stamps may be purchased at www.ksda.gov

Each container of graded eggs shall be labeled, in English, with the following information:
- The size and quality off eggs shall be printed in boldface type letters not less than 3/8 inch in height
- The identity of the eggs (eggs other than chicken I.e. duck, goose, etc.)
- Name and address of either the packer or the retailer if the eggs have been repacked
- The pack date (month/day or Julian date) and the expiration date may be preceded by "exp," or "sell by"
- Safe handling instructions which shall include the following statements:
- Keep refrigerated at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit," printed on the outside of the carton; and "to prevent illness from bacteria: keep eggs refrigerated,
cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly," on the outsider inside of the carton.

Eggs other than chicken eggs cannot be graded. These types of eggs have the same requirements of the "ungraded" eggs stated above.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Ohio Regs http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/925

Note last: Producers selling only shell eggs of their own hens' production on the premises where produced or selling directly to hatcheries are exempted from sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code. other wise the following...

Chapter 925: MARKETING
925.01 Production, processing, maintenance and sale of shell eggs definitions.

As used in sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code:

(A) "Food processor" means any person, other than an egg breaker, who utilizes broken eggs to produce a food product.

(B) "Processor" means any person engaged in the operation of assembling, receiving, grading, or packing shell eggs for commercial sale or distribution.

(C) "Producer" means any person engaged in the operation of egg production who maintains annually more than five hundred birds.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.02 Standards, grades, weight classes for shell eggs.

The standards, grades, and weight classes for shell eggs adopted by the United States department of agriculture, agricultural marketing service, poultry division, effective July 1, 1958, are hereby adopted as the standards, grades, and weight classes for shell eggs of this state, provided that the term "United States" or "U.S." need not be used in designating the grades or weight classes of shell eggs and the term "consumer" need not be used in designating the consumer grades and weight classes for shell eggs.

Supplements to and revisions of the above federal standards, grades, and weight classes for shell eggs shall be adopted by the director of agriculture in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Sections 3715.01, 3715.02, and 3715.52 to 3715.71 of the Revised Code apply to shell eggs when such sections are not in conflict with sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.021 Egg container labels.

(A) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale shell eggs in a container which is not labeled with:

(1) The name and address of the packer or distributor;

(2) An accurate statement of the quantity of the contents in terms of numerical count;

(3) The date the shell eggs were processed;

(4) The correct grade and size or weight class of the contents thereof in accordance with the standards adopted by this state, provided that containers of shell eggs which have not been graded for quality or which fail to meet the requirements of a grade adopted by this state:

(a) Shall be labeled "ungraded" or "unclassified";

(b) May be labeled "mixed size" in lieu of a standard size or weight class adopted by this state, if the eggs average twenty-one ounces or more per dozen.

(B) Except as provided in division (C) of this section, no person shall sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale shell eggs unless the labeling required by division (A) of this section is prominently placed thereon with such conspicuousness as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the labeling as to render it likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use.

(C) This section does not apply to shell eggs inspected by an agency of the United States government.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.022 Sale of shell eggs from bulk lot.

No person shall sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale shell eggs from a bulk lot which is not plainly marked with a placard having letters no less than one-half inch high designating the correct grade and size or weight class of the bulk lot in accordance with the standards adopted by this state, provided that a bulk lot of shell eggs which has not been graded for quality or which fails to meet the requirements of a grade adopted by this state:

(A) Shall be plainly marked with a placard having letters no less than one-half inch high which states "ungraded" or "unclassified";

(B) May be plainly marked with a placard having letters no less than one-half inch high which states "mixed size" in lieu of stating a standard size or weight class adopted by this state, if the eggs average twenty-one ounces or more per dozen.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.023 Advertising eggs.

(A) No person shall advertise shell eggs in any manner or by any means for the purpose of inducing, or which is likely to induce, directly or indirectly, the purchase of shell eggs unless such advertisement includes the correct grade and size or weight class of the shell eggs so advertised in accordance with the standards adopted by this state, provided that such advertisement of shell eggs which have not been graded for quality or which fail to meet the requirements of a grade adopted by this state:

(1) Shall state "ungraded" or "unclassified";

(2) May state "mixed size" in lieu of a standard size or weight class adopted by this state, if the eggs average twenty-one ounces or more per dozen.

(B) The statements required in any advertisement of shell eggs by division (A) of this section shall be prominently placed on such advertisement with such conspicuousness as compared with other words, statements, designs, or devices in the advertisement as to render them likely to be read and understood by the ordinary individual.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.024 Terms used in sale of eggs.

No person shall sell, offer for sale, or advertise for sale shell eggs as "No. 1," "specials," "fancy," "direct from farm," "quality eggs," "hennery eggs," "fresh eggs," "new laid eggs," or "strictly fresh eggs," or any other name of similar import that do not meet the minimum requirements for United States consumer grade A.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.025 Terms used suggesting federal grading.

No person shall advertise, sell, offer for sale, or expose for sale shell eggs as federally graded or under any other terms that imply that they have been graded by an agency of the United States government, unless such shell eggs have been officially graded by an agency of the United States government and cases, cartons, or any other containers properly labeled or sealed under the supervision of the grading service of the United States government.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.03 Maintaining shell eggs in refrigeration.

(A) Each producer and processor shall maintain shell eggs in refrigeration at an ambient temperature that does not exceed forty-five degrees Fahrenheit.

(B) Each food processor, distributor, and owner or operator of a food service establishment, retail food store, or other food establishment shall maintain any shell eggs intended for sale or distribution in refrigeration at an ambient temperature that does not exceed forty-five degrees Fahrenheit from the time the shell eggs are received by him until the time they are sold or distributed.

(C) The owner or operator of a premises where shell eggs are required to be maintained in refrigeration shall have in use at all times a thermometer, graduated in degrees Fahrenheit, that clearly indicates the ambient temperature at which the shell eggs are being maintained.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.04 Records of date of processing of shell eggs.

Each producer and processor shall keep records of the date of processing of the shell eggs distributed, sold, or offered for sale by him. Each producer and processor shall maintain such records for not less than six months after the shell eggs are packaged and shall make the records available to the director of agriculture or his designee upon request.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.05 Enforcement - evidence.

The director of agriculture shall enforce sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code. Certificates of inspection issued by licensed inspectors of the grading service of the United States government are prima facie evidence in any court of facts contained therein.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.06 Administrative rules.

The director of agriculture may adopt, amend, and rescind rules as he considers necessary to administer and enforce sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.07 Right of entry for inspection of premises.

In the administration of sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code, the director of agriculture or his designee, on any business day and during normal business hours, may enter and inspect any premises where shell eggs are produced, processed, stored, or sold, offered for sale, or exposed for sale as is necessary to determine compliance with sections 925.02 to 925.13 and applicable rules adopted under section 925.06 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.08 Violations prohibited.

No person shall fail to comply with sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code or an applicable rule adopted under section 925.06 of the Revised Code. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.09 Restraining order against violation.

In addition to the remedies available and irrespective of whether there exists an adequate remedy at law, the attorney general, upon the request of the director of agriculture, may bring an action for an order restraining a person from violating section 925.08 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.10 Exempted producers.

Producers selling only shell eggs of their own hens' production on the premises where produced or selling directly to hatcheries are exempted from sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.11 Crediting of fines.

Fifty per cent of all fines collected under sections 925.01 to 925.13 of the Revised Code shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund; the remaining fifty per cent shall be credited to the general fund of the political subdivision where the case is prosecuted.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994
925.12 Payment of receipts of prosecutions into general revenue fund.

All fines, fees, and costs collected under prosecutions begun, or caused to be begun, by the director of agriculture, shall be paid by the court to the director within thirty days after collection, unless an appeal on questions of law has been properly begun and prosecuted. In case the judgment is sustained, the fine shall be paid within thirty days after such judgment or affirmance and by the director paid into the state treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.13 Collection of unpaid fines.

If the court fails to pay a fine within the time specified in section 925.12 of the Revised Code, and after demand has been made therefor, the director of agriculture shall add ten per cent thereto and certify such claim and penalty to the attorney general, who shall proceed as provided in section 131.02 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 10-06-1992
925.14 Amended and Renumbered RC 3715.03.

Effective Date: 06-20-1994

 

[draye]

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission Requirements
Eggs:
The egg producer shall be permitted to sell ungraded eggs to a retailer or at farmer’s markets provided the producer owns less than two hundred (200) hens and the following requirements are met:
1. Eggs are washed and clean;
2. Eggs are prepackaged and identified as ungraded with the name and address of the producer;
3. Used cartons are not used unless all brand markings and other identification is obliterated;
4. Retailer must keep invoice for two (2) years indicating who the eggs were purchased from, date, and amount of eggs bought; and
5. Eggs are refrigerated* and maintained at a temperature of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit (45°F) or below.
*Refrigeration is defined as "an operable refrigeration unit which will maintain 45°F or below".
Containers for storage of eggs refrigerated by means of ice, dry ice, or other non-powered refrigerated container are not acceptable.

I don't think anyone here ever marks out information on used egg cartons. I don't think many label their eggs as being produced by. Here lately folks are asking for unwashed eggs so that they can make sure that no one is buying store eggs and trying to pass them off as farm fresh (scammers always ruin everything).

 

[duckinnut]

Here are the Mass regs:
5.03: Quality Grades for Eggs Sold
(1) Requirements (a) All eggs for sale at retail in the Commonwealth shall be grade AA, A, B, or not graded and shall be in containers so marked or branded, with letters not less than three-eighths of an inch in height. (b) Any edible egg not conforming to Grades AA, A or B may only be: 1. Sold as a check or stain for further processing; or 2. Sold at the site-of-production directly from the producer to the household consumer. (c) No person shall advertise any eggs for sale at retail at a stated price unless the advertisement includes the grade of the eggs. (d) No person shall offer or display eggs for sale in bulk unless a sign is exhibited among or closely adjacent to the eggs stating the grade of the eggs. (e) No person shall sell any eggs to a retailer unless upon delivery, an invoice identifying the seller, buyer, grade and size of the eggs is provided to the retailer. (f) No person shall sell any check, stain, inedible egg, loss or leaker as "not graded."
(2) Grades of Eggs (a) The Department establishes the following grades for eggs sold at retail: 1. AA Quality. To meet the standard of AA quality, an egg shall have the following characteristics as determined by candling: a. Shell: The shell must be clean, unbroken, and practically normal; b. Air Cell: The air cell must not exceed c inch in depth, may show unlimited movement.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Hope this is right! For Indiana -- part of it can't be copy/pasted so here are links to PDFs:

http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ISEB/EggLaw.pdf

http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ISEB/Regulations 2015.pdf

http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ISEB/Guidelines for labeling eggs.pdf

http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/ISEB/FarmMarket.html

 

[WyoChickies]

It was a bit tough to find egg selling regulations for backyard poultry keepers here in WY, most of the material I found had to do with large scale poultry businesses, but this is what I found for selling eggs at a farmer's market:

* Eggs cannot be sold in reused egg cartons
* The cartons must be labeled with what is in them (example: fresh chicken eggs)
* The carton labels must also include your name and address
* The eggs must be kept below 41* but above freezing

I found this on the UW website:
7. Eggs What are the requirements in order to sell farm/ranch eggs?
Eggs that are produced on the farm/ranch may be sold without being licensed or inspected.
They may be sold at farmers’ markets, roadside stands, private homes and in grocery stores.
The eggs should be clean and must be kept under refrigeration.
Egg cartons may be reused provided all labeling from the previous use is completely marked out.
The carton must state that the eggs are ungraded, have the name and address of the producer, a packing date and state “keep refrigerated”.
The reused cartons must be clean and in good condition.
Cartons containing a USDA Grade Shield may not be reused.
The ungraded eggs may not be sold to restaurants or institutions for use in those establishments.

In summary: Uninspected, unlicensed, ungraded eggs can be sold to retail outlets (grocery stores), but cannot be sold to restaurants and institutions (e.g., schools). Eggs can be sold at a retail outlet (grocery) in used cartons as long as they are appropriately marked (and have no additional misleading markings).

 

[Fancychooklady]

Selling eggs in Australia can vary from state to state. Most states are trying to bring in mandatory stamping of eggs.

http://agriculture.vic.gov.au/agric...s-and-standards/food-safety-for-egg-producers

http://www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/industry/eggs/small-egg-farms

https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/animal-industries/poultry

http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurit...od-safety/eggs/egg-producer-application-forms

http://www.nt.gov.au/d/Primary_Industry/?Header=Poultry

http://www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/food_safety/eggs

 

[henmionegranger]

Subbing!

 

[JMMolebash]

Farm Fresh Eggs
Rules and Regulations for Idaho
Ungraded eggs provided by small egg producers that meet the
requirements of the Department of Agriculture law and rules will
be permitted to be sold without a food establishment permit
under certain conditions as described below.
Who is considered a small egg producer?
Idaho shell egg producers having three hundred (300) or fewer
hens are effectively exempted from the Department of Agriculture
egg inspection regulations and then would fall under the Idaho
Code § 37-1523A(2)(f).
What are the labeling and product holding
requirements?
Idaho shell egg producers having three hundred (300) or fewer
hens may sell ungraded shell eggs produced upon their premises
to retailers, provided that each carton or other container:
• Is clearly marked “ungraded”
• Bears the name and address of the Idaho producer
• Is kept refrigerated at 45 degrees F and below
• Includes Safe Handling instructions to prevent illness from
bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm,
and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly.
Examples of conditions that would make an egg
inedible:
• Broken shell or crack in the shell with its contents leaking
• Dirty egg that is broken whether its shell membranes intact
and its contents do not leak or do leak
• Black rots
• Yellow rots
• Mixed rots
• Sour eggs
• Eggs with green whites
• Eggs with stuck yolks
• Moldy eggs
• Musty eggs
• Eggs showing blood rings
Labeling Requirement
Idaho Food Code 3-201.11
(G) Shell eggs that have
not been specifically
treated to destroy all
viable Salmonellae shall
be labeled to include safe
handling instructions as
specified in law, including
21 CFR 101.17 (h).
More Information
Central District Health Department
Community and Environmental Health
Phone: (208) 327-7499
Fax: (208) 327-8553
cdhd.idaho.gov
707 N. Armstrong Pl. | Boise, ID 83704
• Eggs containing embryo chicks
(at or beyond the blood ring
state)
• Any egg that is adulterated
4/2014_CM

 

[junebuggena]

In Washington State, you must have an egg handler's license to legally sell eggs. Here's a link to the info: http://bls.dor.wa.gov/eggdealer.aspx

Not entirely accurate.
THe Egg Handler/Dealer License is only required if you are selling eggs to stores, commercial kitchens, and farmers' markets.

An Egg Handler/Dealer License is required for businesses or individuals that:

• Produce, handle, contract for, or obtain possession or control of eggs for sale to wholesalers, dealers or retailers within or into Washington.
  or
• Process eggs and sell them to wholesalers, dealers, retailers or consumers within or into Washington.

If you are selling to individuals there is no license or permit need. And you can sell from anywhere. It is not limited to the property from which the goods are produced.
http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=36.71.090