Production and marketing of hatching eggs and poultry chicks

This procedure establishes the standards for the production and marketing of eggs intended for hatching and the sale of poultry chicks. It ensures that these products meet specific health and quality requirements to maintain animal welfare and food safety across the EU.

The rules primarily affect poultry farmers, hatcheries, and commercial breeders. It streamlines the requirements for certifying the health of chicks and the quality of hatching eggs sold within the internal market.