Consultation outcome

Changes to Egg Marketing Standards legislation in Great Britain

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

This consultation has concluded

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Detail of outcome

We received 6 responses to this consultation. We are now setting out the UK government’s next steps to make amendments to egg marketing regulation in Great Britain.

Defra, Welsh Government and Scottish Government have agreed on an alignment of proposed amendments to regulations across the 3 nations. This will ensure a consistent approach across Great Britain.


Original consultation

Summary

Defra is seeking the views of the egg industry on our proposed amendment to retained Regulation (EC) 589/2008 for the import of eggs to Great Britain (GB).

This consultation was held on another website.

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Consultation description

Defra, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government are consulting on a proposed amendment to their respective legislation to update how egg marketing standards for eggs imported to GB are enforced.

We’re looking to ensure that the enforcement of egg marketing standards continues to be maintained throughout the supply chain without causing excessive burden to businesses.

Defra is engaging with colleagues in both the Welsh and Scottish Governments to discuss possible GB-wide alignment on the proposed amendments.

It is our priority to ensure we have a comprehensive understanding of industry’s views of these proposals. All responses to this consultation will be carefully considered.

Updates to this page

Published 19 July 2021
Last updated 8 November 2021 + show all updates
  1. Added the summary of responses.

  2. First published.

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