Egg Regulations

17 (1) Every container, other than a tray with an overwrap or a carton, of eggs graded pursuant to these Regulations shall be marked

• (a) with the registration number of the registered egg station

  • (i) in which the eggs were graded and packed, or

  • (ii) for which the eggs were graded and packed; and

• (b) with the word “dyed” or “teints” superimposed on the grade name, if the eggs have been marked with a dye mark.

(2) Every tray with an overwrap and every carton containing eggs graded pursuant to these Regulations shall be marked with the information required under the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and the name and address of

• (a) the registered egg station

  • (i) in which the eggs were graded and packed, or

  • (ii) for which the eggs were graded and packed; or

• (b) the wholesaler or retailer of the eggs.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection 14(1), where a tray with an overwrap or a carton marked pursuant to this section is packed in a container, the container need not be marked pursuant to this section if the markings on the tray or carton are visible without opening the container.

(4) The provisions of sections 14 to 16 and of this section do not apply in respect of a tray with an overwrap or a carton that is

• (a) packed in a container marked in accordance with sections 14 to 16 and this section; and

• (b) sent or conveyed to a registered egg station.