A guide for producers of eggs selling directly to consumers
(for England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
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Eggs sold directly to the consumer from a farm, door to door deliveries, or from a market/boot sale must be labelled with a best before date, appropriate storage information, and in certain circumstances, the production site's individual code. These requirements do not apply to graded or cracked eggs. There are specific provisions for the labelling of free range eggs and barn eggs.
