This document formally defines the mandatory and enforceable directions and policies to which all egg producers must comply and by which BC Egg operates and regulates the provincial egg industry. The Consolidated Order is backed by provincial and federal legislation governing the production, transportation, packing, storage, and marketing of all eggs in BC.
To view the Consolidated Order (effective December 31, 2023), click here.
NOTE: The electronic version of the Consolidated Order is not the official version. It is strictly for private study or research purposes only. BC Egg does not warrant the accuracy or the completeness of this electronic version and in no event will BC Egg be liable or held responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of the Consolidated Order.
Persons who need to rely on the text of the Consolidated Order for legal and other purposes may request an official version, in writing, from the BC Egg office.
Amending Order 003 – One Licence Amendment
On October 8, 2024, the Board of Directors approved Amending Order 003 which clarifies that a person can only hold one licence of the same class. Licence class may include Producer, Commercial Hatching Egg Operator, Grading Station Operator, Processor, Chick Hatchery Operator, or Chick Sales Agent. This amendment will continue to allow people to apply for licences with new corporations, however it will not allow for multiple licences under the same corporation.
Click here to read the Amending Order.
Amending Order 002 – Going Concern Lease Program
As a result of the new 80:20 rule for Going Concern Sales, purchasers will be taking over operations on a farm with 80% of the quota required for the current hen population as the number of layers/pullets on site is unchanged following a going concern transfer. To bridge this quota-production shortfall, the Board approved a new Going Concern Lease Program, effective January 1, 2024. The program allows Going Concern purchasers to lease the amount of quota BCEMB withheld from the purchase for a maximum of one year, commencing on the effective date of the transfer. The fee for the lease is one dollar per bird per month.
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Amending Order 001 – EXW
On June 26, 2024 the Board of Directors approved Amending Order 001. This Amending Order updates the definition of “EXW” and clarifies section IX of the Consolidated Order regarding the roles and responsibilities of producers and grading stations in the pick-up and transport of eggs.
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