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3. GRADES OF EGGS
3.1 Characteristics of grade A eggs
The Regulations specify the minimum characteristics for Quality Grade A ( see Appendix A). All eggs which do not meet these requirements are Grade B and may only be passed to approved food industry undertakings. Grade A eggs may be described as "Extra" if they meet certain additional conditions. Further advice on quality testing can be obtained from your Egg Marketing Officer.
3.2 Grading of Class A eggs
Class A eggs shall be graded by weight as follows:
- Very Large (XL) - 73g and above
- Large (L) - 63g-73g
- Medium (M) - 53g-63g
- Small (S) - below 53g
Eggs may also be marketed as "eggs of different sizes" with a minimum weight on the label. Further information on this mode of sale is available from the Egg Marketing Inspectorate.
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