Egg Regulations

14 (1) Subject to subsection (2), every container of eggs graded pursuant to these Regulations shall be marked with

• (a) the word “eggs” or “oeufs”;

• (b) the grade name of the eggs;

• (c) the size designation of the eggs as set out in Schedule III if the eggs are graded Canada A;

• (d) the words “Product of Canada” or “Produit du Canada” where the eggs are to be exported out of Canada;

• (e) the number of eggs in the container;

• (f) the information required on the label of a food under the Food and Drugs Act; and

• (g) the producer premises code.

(2) The grade name and size designation of eggs shall not be marked on a container unless the eggs in that container

• (a) meet the requirements established by these Regulations in respect of

  • (i) the grade, and

  • (ii) the weight of eggs of that size designation as set out in Schedule III;

• (b) are packed in accordance with these Regulations; and

• (c) meet the requirements set out in Schedule IV.

(3) More than one size designation may be marked on a container, other than a tray with an overwrap or a carton, if the size designation of the eggs in the container is clearly marked on the container.