# Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, Division 3

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Eggs must be delivered to the consumer within a maximum time limit of 21 days of laying.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/853/annex/III/section/X/chapter/I/division/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-853/annex-III/section-X/chapter-I/division-3
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