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EEPA

De vereniging heeft tot doel -het verenigen van de Producenten van eiproducten binnen de EG ten einde overleg en beraadslaging te bevorderen tussen de leden zelf alsook met de nationale en internationale instanties de sector te vertegenwoordigen naar het publiek. Meer in het algemeen zal de vereniging aandacht besteden aan de promotie van de kwaliteit van eiproducten, verbetering van marktinformatie, studie rond productie en handel, het stimuleren van wetenschappelijk onderzoek, het formuleren van advies met betrekking tot de nationale en internationale wetgevingen. De VZW mag alle handelingen verrichten die rechtstreeks of onrechtstreeks met de verwezenlijking van voormelde doelstellingen, met inbegrip van bijkomstige commerciële en winstgevende activiteiten binnen de grenzen van wat wettelijk toegelaten is en waarvan de opbrengsten ten allen tijde volledig zullen bestemd worden voor de verwezenlijking van de doelstellingen.

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Response to Revision of EU marketing standards for agricultural products

15 Feb 2021

Input from the European Egg Processors Association for The European Marketing standards on Eggs First EEPA wants to express her appreciation regarding the possibility offered in the “Have your say system” to comment on the European Marketing standards for eggs. Secondly EEPA wants to emphasize that the marketing standards for eggs have created a level playing field within the European Union, which is very important for the competitiveness of the European egg processing industry. For the international trade it should create a clear level of production standards to be fulfilled within the European market. On the other hand there are some points we would like to see changed. 1. 16 weeks period in case of housing order: The period of 12 weeks has been extended to 16 weeks in EU 2017/2168. Seen the latest outbreaks in winters of for instance 2015 -2016 and 2020-2021, AI outbreaks last longer than a 16 weeks period. In other words, the risk of the disease spreading through wild birds to captive birds lasts longer than the 16 weeks stipulated in the legislation. 2. Eggs and egg products only to be derived from eggs from Gallus gallus: With the development of alternative foods and non-animal protein, the egg is protected according to the definitions in EU/589/2007 Initially one would assume that ‘egg products’ are also protected as they are made from eggs. Unfortunately this is not the case, egg related products like ‘omelette’ are not protected. The European Egg processors want to see this regulated in the new marketing standards. 3. Non-EU regulation compliant eggs and egg products: If non-EU compliant eggs are used for producing egg products, these egg products should be marketed in a similar way as the non-EU compliant eggs, which means: origin/non compliancy of the eggs to be printed on the packaging in a readable and noticeable font. 4. Stamping of eggs on the farm: Stamping on farms reduces fraud with egg codes drastically. Secondly, in case of crises, this offers a very reliable system to track and trace the involved eggs. It should become an obligation throughout Europe thus preventing the trade of unmarked eggs and facilitating fraud by using wrong egg code and housing systems. 5. Solar panels in the outdoor area Solar panels in the outdoor area act as both perfect hiding places for the birds as well as increasing sustainability of the sector. In conclusion EEP wants to confirm that the marketing standards for eggs have proven to be effective and should be maintained while, after almost 20 years, undergoing some changes to adapt them to the today's market situation and future evolutions of the sector. More details on the arguments are in the attached letter
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