Guidance
Eggs marketing: guidance on the legislation
Information for egg producers, deliveries, collectors and packing centres to follow the law on registration, marketing and stamping of eggs.
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Explanation of the rules covering the production, marking, transport, grading, packing and marketing of eggs which are intended for human consumption.
This guide does not explain every legal point. You will need to follow the UK and EU legislation on the production and marketing of eggs which is linked to in this guide.
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Published 1 July 2020
Last updated 9 December 2025
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Updated the guidance to reflect the most up to date legislation.
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We have replaced the Eggs marketing legislation guidance with updated legislation.
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First published.