Guidance documents contain nonbinding recommendations

Guidance

• Temporary Policy Regarding Enforcement of 21 CFR Part 118 (the Egg Safety Rule) During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency  April 2020
• Temporary Policy Regarding Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency April 2020
• Draft Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule, Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation (Layers with Outdoor Access) July 2013
• Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule, Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation July 2015
• Guidance for Industry: Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation December 2011
• Guidance for Industry: Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Transportation, and Storage; Small Entity Compliance Guide April 2010
• Guidance for Industry: Food Labeling: Safe Handling Statements, Labeling of Shell Eggs; Refrigeration of Shell Eggs Held for Retail Distribution; Small Entity Compliance Guide July 2001

Egg Safety Final Rule

The Egg Safety Final Rule is expected to prevent each year approximately 79,000 cases of foodborne illness and 30 deaths caused by consumption of eggs contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella Enteritidis.

Inspections

• FDA Inspections Under the Egg Safety Rule
  • Final Report and Quarterly Summaries on FDA Inspections Under the Egg Safety Rule July 2012
  • Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Methodology Used to Prioritize Inspection of Egg Farms for Monitoring Compliance with the Egg Safety Rule August 9, 2011
  • Inspection of Egg Farms for Monitoring Compliance with Egg Safety Rule - Phase II February 3, 2011; updated February 4, 2011; Amended February 8, 2011
    Egg Rule Assignment FY 2011 Amended (pages 8-11: revised sampling instructions & page 15: revised information on waste disposal)
    • Quarterly Summaries on FDA Inspections Under the Egg Safety Rule January 2011 – September 2011 
    • Final Egg Farm Classifications (July - September 2011)
    • Final Egg Farm Classifications (April - June 2011)
    • Final Egg Farm Classifications (January - March 2011)
  • Inspection of Egg Farms for Monitoring Compliance with Egg Safety Rule - Phase I September 28, 2010 
    • Quarterly Summary on FDA Inspections Under the Egg Safety Rule September 2010 - December 2010
    • Egg Farm Assignment Inspections - September 2010 to December 2010 

Egg Regulatory Program Standards

The Egg Regulatory Program Standards (ERPS) provide a framework for state programs with responsibility for oversight of eggs and egg products. The program standards are designed to integrate the regulatory activities of partner agencies into an efficient and effective process for improving egg safety in the U.S.