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The Laid
in Britain Quality Assurance Scheme
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a thorough testing and monitoring programme to maintain the health
and welfare of the laying flocks and guarantee the best quality eggs
to the end user. |
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| Within the scheme,
competitive exclusion has been chosen as an additional method of disease control
because of its proven record against all Salmonellae, Coliforms, Pasteurella
and other potential food safety hazards. |
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HACCP regulations are incorporated into
the rearing, laying and packing areas of Laid
in Britain approved egg production units which are independently
audited, annually. A certificate of compliance will be issued, and,
point of sale material made available. There is an additional swab
testing of the environment, for Salmonella, every 15 weeks. Failure in either quality or safety/welfare will result
in the member being removed from the scheme. |
| Members of The
United Kingdom Egg Producers Association (UKEP) can take advantage
of the Laid in Britain scheme.
Mostly independent producer/packers, members operate mainly in their
respective local areas supplying a varied selection of retail and
catering outlets. Their proximity to the market means that any traceability
trail is short. |
| Recorded data from accredited members
confirm improved liveability and performance among their flocks, whilst
the wide-ranging protection has built customer confidence in the safety,
quality and value of Laid in Britain
eggs. |
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