Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 on the control of salmonella and other specified food-borne zoonotic agents

[F1D. Specific requirements concerning flocks of laying hens U.K.

1.Eggs shall not be used for direct human consumption as table eggs unless they originate from a commercial flock of laying hens subject to a F2... control programme established under Article 5 and not under official restriction.U.K.

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2. Eggs originating from flocks with unknown health status, that are suspected of being infected or that are infected with Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set or which were identified as the source of infection in a specific human foodborne outbreak, may be used for human consumption only if treated in a manner that guarantees the destruction of all Salmonella serotypes with public health significance in accordance with [F3retained EU law] on food hygiene. U.K.

Eggs originating from flocks with unknown health status, that are suspected of being infected or that are infected with Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set or which were identified as the source of infection in a specific human foodborne outbreak, shall be:

(a)

considered as Class B eggs as defined in Article 2(4) of [F4Commission Regulation (EC) No 589/2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for eggs;]

(b)

marked with the indication referred to in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No [F5589/2008] which clearly distinguishes them from Class A eggs prior to being placed on the market;

(c)

prohibited access to packaging centres unless the competent authority is satisfied with the measures to prevent possible cross-contamination of eggs from other flocks.

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3.When birds from infected flocks are slaughtered or destroyed, steps must be taken to reduce the risk of spreading zoonoses as far as possible. Slaughtering shall be carried out in accordance with [F6retained EU law] on food hygiene. Products derived from such birds may be placed on the market for human consumption in accordance with [F6retained EU law] on food hygiene and F7... part E. If not destined for human consumption, such products must be used or disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No [F81069/2009].U.K.

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4. In order to exclude false-positive initial results, the competent authority may lift the restrictions laid down in point 2 of this Part: U.K.

(a)

when the flock of layers is not the source of infection for humans by the consumption of eggs or egg products F9...; and

(b)

where the flock is subjected to a F10... control programme established under Article 5 and Salmonella serotypes for which a target for reduction has been set, is not confirmed by the following sampling protocol carried out by the competent authority:

(i)

the technical specifications [F11that were presented at the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on 15 July 2004]; however, a sub-sample of 25 grams must be collected of each faecal material and dust sample for analysis; all samples must be analysed separately;

or

(ii)

bacteriological investigation of the caeca and oviducts of 300 birds;

or

(iii)

bacteriological investigation of the shell and the content of 4 000 eggs of each flock in pools of maximum 40 eggs.

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In addition to the sampling in point (b), the competent authority shall verify the absence of the use of antimicrobials, potentially affecting the result of the analyses of the sampling.]

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