Controversy over EU cage egg ban
On 1 January, the EU's ban on cage eggs came into force. Farmers in the UK, however, have hit out at some of their counterparts on the Continent for not complying with the new law. And UK farmers are concerned the now illegal eggs could still be sold in their home market.
UK: Egg producers launch legal challenge over battery-farmed eggs
3 January 2012
An organisation that represents UK egg producers has begun legal proceedings against the country's government over its refusal to ban battery cage eggs and egg products.
EU: UK food makers, retailers pledge not to use caged eggs
7 December 2011
UK food manufacturers have pledged not to use caged eggs from Europe, amid concerns that egg producers on the continent will fail to comply with a ban that starts next month.
UK: EU legislation threatens egg availability in 2012
14 January 2011
UK food manufacturers have been warned that new EU legislation changes could have a major impact on egg availability in 2012.
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