# The Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2009, Regulation 7: Derogation relating to the marking of eggs for hatching

Extent: E+W

(1) Eggs for hatching may be marked with any abstract black mark, except for a spot, instead of being marked with the distinguishing number of the producer establishment (as otherwise required by Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008) if the conditions mentioned in paragraph (2) are complied with.
(2) The conditions are that—
(a) the mark is indelible, clearly visible and at least 10 mm² in area: and
(b) the marking of the eggs is carried out prior to insertion into the incubator, either at the producer establishment or at a hatchery.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/2163/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-england-regulations-2009/regulation-7
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