How to use your backyard or ungraded eggs.

Can I use backyard/ungraded eggs in my food business (baking, meal prep, restaurant)?

No, you can't.

All products used in a permitted food establishment must come from a federally, provincially, or territorially inspected source. This makes local ungraded eggs invalid for use as an ingredient in a permitted food establishment.

Can I sell my backyard/ungraded eggs to the public?

Yes, but you must follow these practises:

• Maintain the eggs at 4 degrees celsius during transportation, storage and display.

• Ensure the shells of the eggs are clean and free of cracks.

• Use clean egg cartons, and if using recycled cartons, cover up the grading information.

• Label the eggs cartons with the following: The name of the farm, the contact information of the farm, the date of packaging.

• Ensure there is a conspicuous label on your carton saying "ungraded eggs"

• Inform the general public through labelling and signage that the eggs come fro an un-inspected source.