The new registration requirements for egg farmers appear to be a complete fizzer.Some people who sell eggs have not bothered to register with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries and they are not stamping the eggs they produce with a farm identification number. They claim there is a loophole in the regulations which came into effect in November. They say that as they have 50 chooks or less, they dont need to register and are not required to stamp their eggs or comply with food safety standards. Its just another example of bureaucratic stupidity. In the interests of the health of the community and traceability, the new regs should apply to everyone who sells eggs. They should apply to all egg producers, or none of us. It is simply not fair on those in the industry who comply with the new regulations when some seller at markets or retail stores are allowed to flout them.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:25:12 +0000
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