2012 National Egg Regulatory Officials Meeting set for

March 4 - 7, 2012.

Portland, Oregon

Meeting Info

Agenda

State Egg Laws and Regulations page updated

FDA publishes FDA-Track Egg-Track program for SE Egg Rule inspection program

NERO working with FDA on EGG RULE Implementation:

NERO is working closely with FDA - Division of Federal State Realtions. "We are acting as a liason between state egg programs and FDA in an effort to improve communication with state programs and to provide a conduit for information transfer." says Mark Straw, NERO president.

FDA Issues Guidance on New Safety Rules for Shell Eggs:“Guidance for Industry: Prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis in Shell Eggs During Production, Transportation, and Storage - Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG),”

USDA/AMS, Poultry Programs, Shell Egg Grading: FDA acceptance for the use of ultraviolet (UV) irradiation to disinfect the surface of shell eggs. Agency letter: UV Irradiation Shell Eggs