Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Regulations

Grading, Packing and Marking of Eggs intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa

Part lll : Marking Requirements

12. Indications when eggs are presented for sale in loose quantities

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When eggs are kept or displayed for sale in loose quantities—

(a) eggs of different grades, types (i.e. pasteurised or unpasteurised), sizes, origin and type of production system, except in the case of mixed sizes, shall be kept or displayed separately; and
(b) the following information shall be prominently marked on a notice board in the immediate vicinity of the eggs in clear legible letters and figures with a vertical height of at least 10 mm in height:
(i) The size designation of the eggs concerned or the expression "mixed sizes", whichever is applicable.
(ii) The grade designation of the eggs concerned.
(iii) The country of origin.
(iv) The name of the packer only.
(v) The best before date.
(vi) The expression "pasteurised" if the eggs have been pasteurised.