17.06.2013

The South Australian Government is proposing a new industry code which aims to define what free range means when it comes to eggs. The code will not only protect producers who are doing the right thing but ensure consumers aren't misled by labelling. The new industry code would require producers of free-range eggs to meet strict conditions in order to label their eggs 'free-range'. In South Australia, there is no standard definition for free-range eggs.
Free-range would mean a maximum of 1,500 hens per hectare, in areas with unrestricted access to outdoor areas during daylight hours.
There also would be a ban on induced moulting.