Eggs Guidance Documents & Regulatory Information
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- Draft Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding the Final Rule, Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Storage, and Transportation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) - Inspection of Egg Farms for Monitoring Compliance with Egg Safety Rule - Phase I September 28, 2010