OAR 603-022-0535
Candling and Grading Eggs


(1)

Eggs shall be candled and graded in accordance with the provisions of OAR 603-022-0300 (Application) through 603-022-0350 (Advertisements) relating to egg quality and size grade standards and tolerances.

(2)

A producer may sell candled eggs using the designation “ungraded” instead of designating the size and grade or quality of the eggs if:

(a)

The producer:

(A)

Sells eggs of the producer’s own production directly to consumers; or

(B)

Sells eggs of the producer’s own production by consignment under ORS 616.683 (Regulatory exemption for sales location and farm direct marketer of certain agricultural products)(3)(d).

(b)

The labeling and display of the “ungraded” designation conforms with the size and location requirements prescribed in OAR 603-022-0345 (Labeling).

(3)

For ungraded eggs described in OAR 603-022-0535 (Candling and Grading Eggs)(2):

(a)

The labeling must include a net content statement indicating the number of ungraded eggs; and
(b) The labeling or display need not include any statement of net weight.

Source: Rule 603-022-0535 — Candling and Grading Eggs, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=603-022-0535.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 603-022-0535’s source at or​.us