Eggs produced under the Laid in Britain assurance scheme, have been assessed as safe to eat by vulnerable consumers after receiving endorsement from the Foods Standard Agency (FSA).
The Laid In Britain Code of Practice, managed by the United Kingdom Egg Producers Association, was judged to produce eggs that are considered to be at a ‘very low’ risk of Salmonella by the FSA.
The Laid In Britain Code of Practice, is a UK egg-specific food safety and welfare assurance scheme, offering producers an alternative to the British Lion Scheme. It is specifically aimed at independent egg producers/retailers, who supply both regionally and locally. It is designed to ensure high standards of food safety, provide quality assurance and minimise the risk of Salmonella infection in people via contaminated eggs.
The endorsement from the FSA, means that with immediate effect eggs produced under the Laid in Britain egg assurance scheme are deemed to be safe to be eaten by infants, children, pregnant women and elderly people, either raw or lightly cooked or within foods containing them.
At the heart of the scheme is a drive for optimum bird welfare. Members must comply with stringent health and safety regulations in the market, to prove they are a credible source for Salmonella free eggs and happy hens.
“Laid In Britain Eggs have always been safe to eat in any form. We have worked hard to ensure that our updated Code of Practice satisfies the FSA’s new safety standards for eggs with a very low risk of salmonella. It is gratifying to have this formally recognised by the FSA and we hope that the general public, retailers and our growing membership will continue to put their trust in the scheme”
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