Apply for an identification number for farms keeping laying hens

Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-Pfalz

Since 01.01.2004, only eggs from a laying hen house for which a registration number (producer code) has been issued and which are marked with this corresponding producer code may be placed on the market (exception: direct marketing).
The following are subject to registration

businesses that keep 350 or more laying hens or

businesses that keep fewer than 350 hens but market their eggs subject to mandatory labeling.

If fewer than 350 hens are kept and the eggs are sold unmarked and unsorted directly to the end consumer on the farm or at the door (direct marketing), there is no obligation to register.

Eggs that are sold at the weekly market are subject to compulsory marking. The farm must therefore be registered.

You can apply for a registration number for laying hen farms in writing or online:

Submitting the application

Any queries from the authority

Checking compliance with the conditions

Registration and issue of an identification number by the authority

ImportantThe eggs may only be marketed after registration. It is strongly recommended that registration is completed before the laying hens are purchased.

Chicken keeping is confirmed by the responsible veterinary and food monitoring office.
Registration with the animal health insurance fund and indication of the registration/HIT number.

In the case of organic production, registration is confirmed by an organic inspection body.
In the case of organic production and free-range farming: compliance with the requirements for outdoor access for laying hens.

Fully completed and signed application form
Site plan showing the location of the individual barns on the farm (required for free-range and organic systems)

Proof of compliance with the requirements for the respective husbandry system by confirmation from the responsible veterinary and food inspection office and/or the organic inspection body

In the case of organic production and free-range systems: compliance with the requirements for the laying hens' freedom of movement

Apply for an identification number for farms keeping laying hens

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