5‑35 Integrity—general5‑35 Integrity—general

5‑35 Integrity—general

(1) The integrity of prescribed eggs or egg products must be able to be ensured.

Note: The approved arrangement must provide for measures for the identification, traceability and integrity of the eggs and egg products that ensure that they can be identified, traced and if necessary, recalled (see section 5‑5).

(2) The identity of prescribed eggs or egg products: (a) must be readily ascertainable; and (b) must not be lost or confused with the identity of any other eggs or egg products.

Note: For records that must be kept to ensure identification, traceability and integrity, see section 5‑39.

(3) Without limiting subsection (2), the following information must be applied to the outer container of prescribed eggs or egg products before the outer container is transferred from the establishment where the outer container is packed: (a) a description of the eggs or egg products; (b) the net weight of the eggs or egg products; (c) the country of origin of the eggs or egg products; (d) the identity of the lot of the eggs or egg products; (e) the registration number of the registered establishment where the eggs or egg products were packed into their immediate container; (f) any directions for the use or storage of the eggs or egg products that are necessary for reasons of food safety.

Note: A description applied to an outer container must not be inconsistent with the information required to be included in the trade description under Division 5 of this Part (see section 5‑31).