Section 88.6. Recordkeeping requirements

(a) Eggs processed by persons other than their producer.

(1) An egg producer who sells or transfers eggs to a processor before washing and packing shall maintain the following records for at least 6 months from the date of lay with respect to the eggs:

(i) The date of lay of the eggs.

(ii) The house of origin from which the eggs were collected.

(iii) The date and time at which the eggs were initially subjected to an ambient temperature of 55°F.

(iv) Daily temperature records from the egg cooler for the period during which the eggs were in the possession or control of the egg producer.

(v) The identity of the person to whom the eggs were transferred or sold for processing.

(2) An egg processor who washes and packs eggs not produced by the egg processor shall maintain the following records for at least 6 months from the date of lay with respect to the eggs:

(i) The date of lay of the eggs.

(ii) The flock of origin of the eggs.

(iii) The date upon which the processor took possession of the eggs.

(iv) The date upon which the eggs were washed and packed.

(v) Daily temperature records from the egg cooler for the period during which the eggs were in the possession or control of the egg processor.

(vi) The identity of the persons to whom the eggs were transferred, sold or delivered.

(b) Eggs processed by their producer. An egg producer who processes eggs which originate from laying flocks owned by the producer shall maintain the following records for at least 6 months from the date of lay of the eggs:

(1) The date of lay of the eggs.

(2) The flock of origin of the eggs.

(3) The house of origin from which the eggs were collected.

(4) The date and time at which the eggs were initially subjected to an ambient temperature of 55°F.

(5) The date upon which the eggs were washed and packed.

(6) Daily temperature records from the egg cooler for the period during which the eggs were in the possession or control of the egg processor.

(7) The identity of the persons to whom the eggs were transferred, sold or delivered.

(c) Availability of records.

(1) Egg producers and egg processors who are required to keep records under this section shall make these records immediately available, upon request, to a representative of the Department or the Department of Environmental Resources.

(2) Egg producers and egg processors who are located outside of this Commonwealth and who produce or process eggs for use, marketing or sale within this Commonwealth shall maintain records in accordance with this section and shall forward the records upon request of the Department or the Department of Environmental Resources.

(d) Small egg producers and small egg processors. Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply to a small egg producer or egg processor who meets the criteria in § 88.2(d) (relating to temperature requirements). The small egg producers and small egg processors shall maintain documentation to evidence that they meet the criteria in § 88.2(d); and shall make this documentation available in accordance with subsection (c).