Bird flu egg labelling changes to reduce red tape

Government says proposed changes will reduce the pressure on industry during an avian influenza outbreak

Alex Black
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Bird flu egg labelling changes to reduce red tape

Egg producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza, under proposals set out by the Government today (January 9). Under current rules, when mandatory...

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