Part 2 PROVISIONS OF COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) NO 589/2008
England and Wales
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| Relevant provision of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Provisions to be read with the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 mentioned in column 1 | Subject matter |
| Article 2(1) | The first indent of F1point II(1) of Part VI of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2013, paragraph (a) of the second sub-paragraph of point 2 of Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 and regulation 16 as read with the Schedule 3 entry relating to paragraph (a) of the second sub-paragraph of point 2 of Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 | Quality characteristics of Class A eggs and cases in which eggs meeting those quality characteristics must be categorised as Class B eggs. |
| Article 2(2) | F2. . . | Prohibition on the washing and cleaning of Class A eggs before or after grading. |
| Article 2(3) | Prohibition on the treatment of Class A eggs for preservation, and the chilling of eggs, in premises or plants where the temperature is artificially maintained at less than 5°C. | |
| Article 2(4) | The second indent of point II(1) of Part VI of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2013, paragraph (a) of the second sub-paragraph of point 2 of Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 and regulation 16 as read with the Schedule 3 entry relating to paragraph (a) of the second sub-paragraph of point 2 of Part D of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 | Quality characteristics of Class B eggs and cases in which eggs meeting the quality characteristics for Class A eggs must be categorised as Class B eggs. |
| Article 4(1) | F3Point II(2) of Part VI of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2013 and Article 4(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Grading of Class A eggs by weight. |
| Article 4(2) | Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 and F4Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 | Weight grading indications. |
| Article 4(3) | Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Minimum net weight in grams and the indication “eggs of different sizes” or equivalent terms to be given on the outer surface of a pack of Class A eggs of different sizes. |
| Article 5(1), first sub-paragraph | Grading and packing of eggs and the labelling of packs by packing centres. | |
| Article 5(3) | Packing centres to have the technical equipment necessary to ensure that eggs are handled properly. | |
| Article 6(1) | Eggs to be graded, marked and packed within 10 days of laying. | |
| Article 6(2) | Article 14 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Class A eggs marketed as “extra” or “extra fresh” eggs to be graded, marked and packed within four days of laying. |
| Article 6(3) | Articles 12(1)(d) and 13 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 and F5point 1(a) of Annex X to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 | Packs to be marked with date of minimum durability at the time of packing. |
| Article 7(1), first sub-paragraph | The second sub-paragraph of Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Producers to identify each transport packaging containing eggs with certain information. |
| Article 7(2), first sub-paragraph, first sentence | Article 7(1) and second sub-paragraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Application of the information specified in Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to each transport packaging containing eggs and the inclusion of that information in accompanying documents. |
| Article 7(2), first sub-paragraph, second sentence | The first sentence of the first sub-paragraph and the second sub-paragraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Intervening operators to keep a copy of the documents specified in the first sentence of the first sub-paragraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008. |
| Article 7(2), first sub-paragraph, third sentence | The first sentence of the first sub-paragraph and second sub-paragraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Original documents referred to in the first sentence of the first sub-paragraph of Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to be kept by the packing centre that grades the eggs to which the documents relate. |
| Article 7(3) | Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Prohibition on the modification or removal of the information referred to in Article 7(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 on the transport packaging of eggs until the removal of the eggs for immediate grading, marking, packing or further processing. |
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| Article 9(1) | F7Regulation 4 of the Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) (Wales) Regulations 2004 | Producer code. |
| Article 10 | The second sub-paragraph of F8point III(2) of Part VI of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) 2013 | Indications on Class B eggs. |
| Article 12(1) | Marking of packs of Class A eggs. | |
| Article 12(2), first and second sub-paragraphs | Article 12(1) of, and Part A of Annex I, and Annex II, to Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008, F9Article 23(1) of Regulation (EU) 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products, and regulations 12, 13 and 14 | Farming method to be shown on the outer surface of packs containing Class A eggs. |
| Article 12(2), third sub-paragraph | Article 9(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Producer code to be explained on or inside packs. |
| Article 12(2), fourth sub-paragraph | Part B of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 and F10Schedule 4 to the animal welfare regulations | Use of an indication listed in Part B of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 (enriched cages). |
| Article 12(4) | Marking of packs of Class B eggs. | |
| Article 13 | F11Article 9(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 | Date of minimum durability. |
| Article 14(1) | Use of the words “extra” and “extra fresh” as an additional quality indication on packs containing Class A eggs. | |
| Article 14(2) | Article 14(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Laying date and the nine-day time limit specified in Article 14(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to be shown where the words “extra” or “extra fresh” are used as an additional quality indication on packs containing Class A eggs. |
| Article 15 | Reference to a cereal as a feed ingredient where an indication is given of how laying hens are fed. | |
| Article 16 | Information to be given for loose egg sales. | |
| Article 17 | Quality of packs. | |
| Article 18 | Packaging containers in which industrial eggs are marketed. | |
| Article 19 | Repacking of Class A eggs. | |
| Article 20(1) | Article 20(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Producer records on farming methods. |
| Article 20(2) | Articles 15 and 20(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Producer records on feeding method. |
| Article 20(3) | Article 20(1) and (2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Information recorded by producers under Article 20(1) and (2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to be broken down by hen house where a producer uses different farming methods on a single production site. |
| Article 21(1) | Article 21(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Collector records on eggs collected and delivered by them. |
| Article 22(1), first sub-paragraph | Article 22(3) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Packing centre records. |
| Article 22(1), second sub-paragraph | Updating of packing centres physical stock records each week. | |
| Article 22(2) | Articles 15 and 22(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Packing centres to keep separate records where Class A eggs and their packs bear an indication of how laying hens are fed. |
| Article 23 | Articles 7(2), 20, 21 and 22 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Records and files referred to in Articles 7(2), 20, 21 and 22 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to be kept for at least 12 months from their date of creation. |
| Article 24(5) | Articles 20, 21 and 22 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 | Records referred to in Articles 20, 21 and 22 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 to be made available to the inspection services on first request. |
| Article 30(2) | Eggs imported from third countries to have been clearly and legibly marked in the country of origin in accordance with the ISO 3166 country code. | |
| Article 30(3) | F12... to the Single CMO Regulation | Marking of packs containing eggs imported from a third country where sufficient guarantees of equivalence of the rules relating to those eggs with F13EU legislation have not been provided. |
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (1.1.2014) by The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3270), regs. 1(c), 5(8)(b)(i)
- F2
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1376), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F3
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (1.1.2014) by The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3270), regs. 1(c), 5(8)(b)(ii)
- F4
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (13.12.2014) by The Food Information (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2303), reg. 1(3), Sch. 7 para. 53(a)
- F5
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (13.12.2014) by The Food Information (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2303), reg. 1(3), Sch. 7 para. 53(b)
- F6
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Rural Affairs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1376), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F7
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (31.12.2020) by The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/732), regs. 1(2), 3(6)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F8
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (1.1.2014) by The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3270), regs. 1(c), 5(8)(b)(iii)
- F9
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (28.3.2019) by The Rural Affairs, Environment, Fisheries and Food (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (Wales) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/463), regs. 1(3), 24(3)(b)
- F10
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (31.12.2020) by The Food (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/732), regs. 1(2), 3(6)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
- F11
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (13.12.2014) by The Food Information (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2303), reg. 1(3), Sch. 7 para. 53(c)
- F12
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table omitted (1.1.2014) by virtue of The Single Common Market Organisation (Consequential Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/3270), regs. 1(c), 5(8)(b)(iv)
- F13
Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 2 table substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6
Notes on Schedule 2
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in Sch. 2 heading substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3-6