The British Lion is the UK’s most successful food safety scheme, responsible for a drastic reduction to the presence of salmonella in UK eggs. Over 90% of UK eggs are now produced under the British Lion scheme and more than 130 billion …

Dec 30, 2024 · From scrambled with beans and toast to poached on an English muffin with Hollandaise sauce, the humble egg is a staple of British breakfast cuisine. But, have you ever noticed a small red lion followed by a code on your eggs? This is exactly what it means.

packing, marketing and selling of Lion eggs. The Lion Code of Practice is monitored by an independent agency in accordance with the EN45011 standard (or amendment thereof). Lion Code subscribers’ farms and packing stations are regularly audited, including unannounced audits. The Lion Code is a living document and is

The Lion Code of Practice is managed by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC). The British Lion scheme is the only UK egg-specific assurance scheme that meets the stringent standards of the ISO 17065 international accreditation standard.

May 14, 2019 · Since its launch, more than 130 billion Lion stamped eggs have been sold and over 90% of UK eggs are now produced under the British Lion scheme. The egg safety scheme was first introduced to reduce cases of salmonella food poisoning caused by eggs, but it also includes a guarantee that hens and eggs are British, as well as being kept to higher ...

Further information on British Lion eggs, including the Lion Code of Practice, the success of the scheme and all about the British Egg Industry Council.

Providers of high quality Lion Fresh Farm Eggs. Our company has been involved in the egg business for over 95 years. Throughout that time there have been many changes in both practices and bird welfare. None more so than the banning of ‘battery cage’ production in 2013.

Mar 30, 2021 · What are Lion code eggs? The code covers the entire production chain and ensures strict food safety controls including the guarantee that all hens are vaccinated against Salmonella and a ‘passport’ system ensuring that all hens, eggs and feed are fully traceable. …

Oct 28, 2011 · The lion passant that appears on egg shells and egg boxes in the UK was introduced to communicate to consumers that the eggs they purchase are produced following a strict code of practice. The Lion Quality mark and Lion Quality Code of …

Feb 13, 2018 · The Food Standards Agency now advises that raw or lightly cooked British eggs are safe to eat for vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women, babies, toddlers and older people, provided that the eggs bear the Lion mark.