NCP) for salmonella. The
Who must take samples and test
You must take samples if you produce eggs on a commercial basis.
You’ll be prosecuted or fined if you do not get your egg-laying hens tested as described in this guide. A fine can range from £100 to £4,500.
Your flock does not need testing if one of the following apply:
all production is for private domestic use (the eggs are not entering the market)
the premises has fewer than 350 hens and supplies the consumer direct (such as through farm-gate sales or local retailers)
your flock is under official salmonella restrictions - if this is the case the flock is not part of the
Use of antibiotics has increased slightly in the egg industry, according to government figures, but usage is still below the target set for the sector.