Egg marking scheme launched

An advertising campaign to inform consumers about the marking of eggs has been launched by Agriculture and Food Minister Joe Walsh.

Rules introduced this year make it easier for consumers to identify the country where the egg was produced and the production methods (organic, free range, barn and cage). They also ensure that each egg is fully traceable back to the individual flock.

The Irish Egg Association, the European Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Food are jointly sponsoring the campaign.