# The Eggs and Chicks Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (revoked)

S.R. 2008/98 · made 10 March 2008 · revised to 22 December 2008

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-regulations-northern-ireland-2008-revoked/pdf/nisr_20080098_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Food
Made 10th March 2008
Coming into operation 14th April 2008
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## Part 1: Introduction

## 1 Citation, commencement and application

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## 2 Interpretation

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## Part 2: Eggs for hatching and chicks

## 3 Compliance with Community provisions

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

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

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## Part 3: Eggs in shell for consumption

## 6 Compliance with Community provisions

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## 7 Authorisation of packing centres to grade eggs

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## 8 Derogations relating to the marking of eggs

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## 9 Livestock grazing on open-air runs

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## 10 Derogation relating to free-range eggs

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## 11 Derogation relating to barn eggs

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## Part 4: Miscellaneous provisions

## 12 Powers of authorised officers

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## 13 Record-keeping requirements

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## 14 Obstruction

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## 15 Enforcement

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## 16 Duty to give assistance and provide information

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## 17 Appeals

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## 18 Penalty

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## 19 Extended period for bringing prosecutions

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## 20 Application of various Articles of the Order

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## 21 Transitional provision

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## 22 Revocation

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## Signature

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## Schedule 1 REVOCATIONS

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## Schedule 2: COMMUNITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EGGS FOR HATCHING AND CHICKS

## 1 PROVISIONS OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No. 2782/75

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## 2 PROVISIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No. 1868/77

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## Schedule 3: COMMUNITY PROVISIONS RELATING TO EGGS IN SHELL FOR CONSUMPTION

## 1 PROVISIONS OF COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No. 1028/2006

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## 2 PROVISIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No. 557/2007

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2008/98 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eggs-and-chicks-regulations-northern-ireland-2008-revoked
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