Manage food safety risks for eggs and egg products

Aim

The aim of this activity is to ensure:

• consistent implementation of and compliance with the Primary Production and Processing Standard for Eggs and Egg Products
• a national approach to egg recalls.

This activity supports Australia’s Foodborne Illness Reduction Strategy 2018-2021+.

Leads

Queensland, as part of the Implementation Subcommittee for Food Regulation (ISFR).

Authorisation

This work was agreed to by the:

• food ministers at their June 2018 meeting
• Food Regulation Standing Committee at its May 2018 meeting.

Status

The aims for this activity have been achieved with the completion of: 

• revisions to the national compliance plan, now known as the guidance tool for the eggs and egg products primary production and processing standard
• the Guidance for Food Regulatory Agencies – the Recall of Shell Eggs.

Related information

Food safety risks related to eggs and egg products have been further addressed through a review of production and processing requirements under Proposal P1060 Egg Food Safety and Primary Production Requirements. Guidance material to support compliance with the new requirements is being developed by ISFR.