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<p>Regulation (EC) No 589/2008, which lays down marketing standards for eggs, requires
raw, shell eggs to be marked with a best before date which should be no more than
28 days after laying. Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, which lays down specific hygiene
rules for food of animal origin, requires eggs to be sold within 21 days of laying.</p><p>
</p><p>‘Best before’ is used on most foods, to indicate that the quality of the food
may not be at its best after that date has expired. It is not an indication of safety
and, where safe to do so, food may continue to be sold and used after this date. Good
use of these indications, in line with recent Waste and Resources Action Programme
(WRAP) guidance, will ensure that consumers will be able to make the best use of food
and reduce waste.</p><p> </p><p>Food labelling will be reviewed following EU Exit
to ensure continued consumer confidence in the food they buy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
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