Manage food safety risks for eggs and egg products

Aim

The aim of this activity is to ensure:

• consistent implementation of and compliance with the Primary Production and Processing Standard for Eggs and Egg Products
• a national approach to egg recalls.

This activity supports Australia’s Foodborne Illness Reduction Strategy 2018-2021+.

Leads

Queensland, as part of the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation.

Authorisation

This work was agreed to by the:

• food ministers at their June 2018 meeting
• Food Regulation Standing Committee at its May 2018 meeting.

Status

We have completed:

• revisions to the national compliance plan, now known as the guidance tool for the eggs and egg products primary production and processing standard
• the Guidance for Food Regulatory Agencies – the Recall of Shell Eggs.

Related information

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