Agricultural Produce (Eggs) Bill, 1924

Public bill · Government · Introduced

The Agricultural Produce (Eggs) Bill 1924 would regulate the sale and export of eggs from Saorstát Éireann. Exporters would generally need to use registered premises, where eggs would be tested, graded, packed and marked under Government rules, with records kept for inspection. Inspectors could examine eggs, premises, vehicles and export packages, while dirty or unsafe eggs could not be sold; licences would be available for certain exports and fees would apply. The measures aimed to protect consumers, improve the quality and reputation of Irish eggs abroad, and prevent misleading descriptions, with fines or imprisonment for serious or repeated breaches.

Last updated 25 June 2019