# The Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2008 (revoked)

S.I. 2008/1718 · made 30 June 2008 · revised to 14 September 2009

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-england-regulations-2008-revoked/pdf/uksi_20081718_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-england-regulations-2008-revoked/pdf/uksiem_20081718_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Food, England
Made 30th June 2008
Laid before Parliament 1st July 2008
Coming into force 2nd July 2008
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## Part 1: General

## 1 Title, commencement and application

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## 2 Revocation

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## 3 Interpretation

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## Part 2: Eggs for hatching and chicks

## 4 Compliance with Community provisions

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## 5 Registration of pedigree breeding establishments, breeding establishments and hatcheries

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## 6 Derogation relating to the marking of eggs for hatching

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## Part 3: Eggs in shell for consumption

## 7 Compliance with Community provisions

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## 8 Authorisation of packing centres to grade eggs

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## 9 Derogations relating to the marking of eggs

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## 10 Livestock grazing on open-air runs

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## 11 Derogation relating to free-range eggs

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## 12 Derogation relating to barn eggs

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## Part 4: Miscellaneous provisions

## 13 Powers of authorised officers

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## 14 Record-keeping requirements

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## 15 Obstruction

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## 16 Enforcement

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## 17 Duty to give assistance and provide information

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## 18 Appeals

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## 19 Penalty

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## 20 Extended period for bringing prosecutions

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## 21 Application of various provisions of the Act

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## 22 Transitional provision

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## Signature

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## Schedule 1: COMMUNITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EGGS FOR HATCHING AND CHICKS CONTRAVENTION OF WHICH IS AN OFFENCE

## 1 PROVISIONS OF THE SINGLE CMO REGULATION

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## 2 PROVISIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 617/2008

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## Schedule 2: COMMUNITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EGGS IN SHELL FOR CONSUMPTION CONTRAVENTION OF WHICH IS AN OFFENCE

## 1 PROVISIONS OF THE SINGLE CMO REGULATION

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## 2 PROVISIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 589/2008

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1718 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-england-regulations-2008-revoked
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