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“Producers selling a total of 150 dozen eggs or less per week produced by their own hens, or eggs purchased from other producers not to exceed 60 dozen per week are exempt from this law provided all eggs are of edible quality and of the quality as represented.”

“This chapter shall apply to the marketing of eggs to consumers, institutional consumers, and retailers.”

"Eggs" mean eggs in the shell that are the product of domesticated chickens. … "Institutional consumer" means a restaurant, hotel, boardinghouse, or any other business, facility, or place in which eggs are prepared or offered as food to patrons, residents, inmates, or patients.

“all eggs sold or offered for sale except those exempted in § 3.2-5305 shall be marked according to the grades, sizes, quality, ungraded or cracked and other required terms adopted by the Commissioner”

“The term "fresh eggs," or any legend, symbol, picture, representation or device declaring or tending to convey the impression that the eggs are fresh may be applied only to eggs meeting the requirements of grade A quality or better as established by the Board for fresh eggs.”

“No label, container, display, or advertisement of eggs shall contain incorrect, fraudulent, or misleading representations.”

“Cracked or checked eggs labeled as "cracks" may be sold only by producers or processors directly to consumers or for further processing, excluding institutional consumers.”

“Any person selling or delivering eggs to restaurants, hotels, retail stores, bakeries or other institution purchasing eggs for serving to guests, patrons, employees or inmates shall furnish the purchaser with an invoice showing the name and address of the seller and the quantity, grade, and size of such eggs.”

“any container, including the packaging material therein or associated therewith, shall be clean and free from foreign odor.”

“Code 1950, § 3-600; 1956, c. 284; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-765; 1968, c. 142; 2008, c. 860”

“All egg cases or retail containers in which eggs are kept for the purpose of sale, or offered or exposed for sale (except those exempt in § 3.2-5305), shall be marked according to one of the grades and sizes, or marked ungraded.”

“Eggs offered for sale as ungraded shall meet the specifications of USDA Consumer Grade B quality”

“Eggs described as loss, inedible or leakers within the meaning of "Regulations Governing the Grading of Shell Eggs and United States Standards, Grades and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs (7 CFR Part 56)," § 56.212 (a), (b) and (c) of the Code of Federal Regulations shall not be sold or offered for sale for human consumption.”

“Individuals selling fewer than 150 dozen eggs per week, or purchasing fewer than 60 dozen per week from another producer to sell, may sell and market eggs directly to consumers either from a home location or at a farmers' market.”

“Eggs produced under the exemption, including the production quantity limits, good sanitation, labeling and grade standards, are to be considered as coming from an approved source and can be sold in retail stores and restaurants.”

“VDACS Food Safety administers and enforces law(s) and regulations(s) pertaining to the sale of eggs that are exempt from the Virginia Egg law.”

“All Shell Eggs sold in Virginia are subject to the following requirements: … Eggs must be clean and unbroken, free of any adhering dirt or manure. … Eggs must be refrigerated at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.”

“The carton (new or used) to store the eggs shall be clean and sanitary. If cartons showing a USDA seal are used, then that seal must be marked out.”

“Each carton must be properly labeled to include the following: … Name and address of the producer or packer. … The net contents of the package (one dozen or half dozen) . … The statement of identity: Eggs. … Appropriate consumer grade: AA, A, B or Ungraded.”

“Statement instructing consumer to keep the eggs refrigerated. … “Safe Handling Instructions: to prevent illness from bacteria, keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm and cook food containing eggs thoroughly.””

“If you would like to label your eggs as FRESH then it is a requirement that your eggs be graded and that the eggs meet all “Grade A” standards.”

“If you do not want to grade your eggs than your label must state that egg is not graded (“Ungraded”) and you are not allowed to use the word FRESH on your label.”

“Egg producers may candle their own eggs to determine the grade.”

“Producers who wish to use terms such as “US Grade "A”, or use the USDA Grade Mark must have their eggs graded by a licensed USDA/AMS grader.”

“Handlers that grade and pack their own eggs from 3,000 layers or more.”

“The Virginia Egg Law is also available in hard copy by contacting the VDACS Food Safety Program at 804.786.3520.”

“If the eggs are delivered to or sold to someone who is not the end consumer, such as a food establishment, they must be received at the establishment in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45° F degrees or below.”

“The eggs must be clean and sound and not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for the U.S. consumer Grade B”

“It is acceptable to recycle cartons if the cartons are clean and in good condition and if all labeling information that does not apply is removed. Egg cartons must be free from inspection or labeling marks from previous use.”

“Wash eggs with water that is at least 90°F. … Never let eggs soak in water.”

“If the eggs are to be sold at a farmers market or roadside stand, use mechanical refrigeration, such as a small refrigerator or plug-in cooler, if possible.”

“GRADING EGGS MAY BE DONE BY THE PRODUCER One does not need to be a USDA grader to grade eggs!”

“VDACS Food Safety Program/ March 2015”

“A. It is unlawful to operate as a food manufacturer, food storage warehouse, or retail food establishment until (i) such food manufacturer, food storage warehouse, or retail food establishment has been inspected by the Commissioner and (ii) the Commissioner has issued a permit”

“C. The provisions of subsections A and B shall not apply to:”

“This regulation shall not apply to farmers selling their own farm-produced products directly to consumers for their personal use, whether such sales occur on such farmer's farm or at a farmers' market.”

“Individual farmers’ market vendors who are under inspection with the VDACS Food Safety Program will be issued a permit.”

“C. Nothing in this chapter or in any regulations of the Board shall be construed to exempt any persons or premises from the application of any laws otherwise applicable and relating to the operation of establishments or facilities for the storing, transporting, sale, distribution, preparation, or serving of food.”