NI to GB Organic Egg Concerns – DEFRA Update 23.02.2023

I attended the NI-GB food supply chain forum this morning and concerns were noted about the derogation for egg production that’s due to expire on 24th February 2023. DEFRA said they are working on getting information as quickly as possible. We will update members as soon as we hear the latest on the situation.

Background:

The EU last year required member states to define ‘young birds’ that would be permitted 95% organic diets. Any birds over the defined age must be fed a diet of 100% organic feed. Due to the NI protocol, a derogation was put in place, which is due to expire on 24th February 2023.