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Eggs and poultry

Defra is responsible for eggs and poultrymeat marketing policy in England and UK policy on egg and poultry aspects of the Common Agricultural Policy. Defra represents the UK interests at the EU Management Committee for Eggs and Poultrymeat.

Defra also has responsibility for sponsorship of the egg and poultry industries in the UK. In particular, we work to ensure that the interests of industry are reflected in the development of UK policy.

These pages provide detailed information on the marketing aspects of the egg and poultry industries and additional information on other issues affecting these sectors.

Latest news

14 May 2007 - Consultation on Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2007

9 February 2007 - Derogation relating to free range eggs

7 December 2006 - News release: Farmers warned of the dangers of spreading poultry litter

15 November 2006 - News release: Defra investigates fraud in egg industry

Further information

• Avian influenza
• Newcastle disease
• Welfare of laying hens
• Welfare of meat chickens
• Veterinary surveillance and birds in the UK
• National Control Plans for the reduction of Salmonella

See also

• Business Link (Eggs)
• Business Link (Poultry)
• Great Britain Poultry Register

 

 

 

Page last modified: 23 August 2007

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