Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Egg Handling License Checklist
A checklist for getting an egg handling license, used by farm owners who wash, grade, pack and sell eggs. Use it each season and keep completed copies where the whole crew can find them.
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What is on this checklist
- Confirm license or registration needed
- Washing and cooling area set up
- Cartons and labels reviewed
- Cold storage monitored
- Grading and candling method listed
- Flock health records kept
- Application and fees submitted
- Record of sales and customers
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with FDA and USDA AMS.
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