Washing

November 14, 2017

Washing eggs removes any dirt or stains. In modern layer houses, eggs are gathered shortly after they’re laid and moved to automated washing equipment. Strict federal regulations specify the procedures and food-safe cleaning compounds that …

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United Egg Producers

November 14, 2017

United Egg Producers (UEP) is a cooperative of U.S. egg farmers working collaboratively to address legislative, regulatory and advocacy issues impacting the industry through active farmer-member leadership, a unified voice and partnership across the agriculture …

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UEP 5-Star Egg Safety Program

November 14, 2017

A voluntary program of United Egg Producers. “5-Star” goes beyond the FDA* Egg Safety Rule requirements to provide egg farmers with a comprehensive, dependable food safety program from the farm through processing. (*FDA = Food …

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UEP Certified

November 14, 2017

Developed by United Egg Producers and voluntarily implemented by egg farmers in 2002, this program outlines science-based guidelines for the care and well-being of hens. Any egg farm wanting to market eggs as UEP Certified …

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Scientific Advisory Committee

November 14, 2017

A panel commissioned by United Egg Producers in 1999 to review scientific literature on specific topics relevant to the well-being of laying hens and to identify areas where further research was needed. This process led …

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