Statutory guidance

Bird flu: licence to move eggs (and egg waste) to a protection or surveillance zone for disposal at an approved animal by-product plant (EXD653(HPAI)(EW))

General licence to move eggs (and egg waste) from premises outside a protection or surveillance zone to an approved animal by-product plant in a protection or surveillance zone in England or Wales for disposal.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Welsh Government
• Published: 26 February 2025
• Last updated: 20 October 2026
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  1. 20 October 2026

     Updated (EXD653) license with new valid time/date and veterinary inspector.

  2. 6 March 2025

     Licence updated as it now covers Wales and England.

  3. 26 February 2025

     First published.

Applies to England and Wales

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General licence for the movement of eggs (including egg waste) from premises outside a protection zone or surveillance zone to an approved animal by-product plant in a protection or surveillance zone for disposal (EXD653(HPAI)(EW))

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Use this licence to move eggs (and egg waste) from premises outside a protection zone or surveillance zone to an approved animal by-product plant in a protection zone or surveillance zone in England or Wales for disposal. 

This licence can only be used in England or Wales.