The Eggs and Chicks (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 No. 451

PART 2 Eggs for hatching and chicks

Derogation relating to the marking of eggs for hatching

5.  Eggs for hatching may be marked in a different manner from that specified in Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 617/2008 if the marking of the eggs—

(a) is in black, indelible, clearly visible and at least 10mm² in area; and

(b) is carried out prior to insertion into the incubator, either at the producer establishment or at a hatchery.