Decree prescribing special conditions for the handling and labelling of eggs and related matters (No. 1544 of 1999). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Packaging/labelling Poultry products Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree applies to sorted and unsorted eggs to be placed on the market for sale. The purpose is to secure the hygienic quality of eggs. It implements rules laid down in Attachments to the EEA Agreement. Rules are prescribed for the transportation and storage of eggs (sect. 4), the indication of last date of consumption (sect. 5) and the last date of sale (sect. 6). The State Food Control Agency (sect. 8) shall carry out control. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc. Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX