EMR14 (OCTOBER 2007)

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5. STAMPING

Each egg production facility that meets at least the minimum required criteria will be allocated a production site number on approval (Commission Directive 2002/4/EC). This number will reflect the production type and origin. The number will commence with: 0UK for Organic, 1UK for Free Range, 2UK for Barn or 3UK for Cage, each number will end with the suffix SCO. This number must be marked on all Class A eggs and explained on packaging or on a separate sign at point of sale.

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