Inter-professional organisation
The BEIC is an inter-professional organisation of 11 trade associations in the UK, which cover all aspects of the egg industry – breeding, hatching, rearing, laying, packing, egg processing and marketing.
Set up in 1986, the principal function of the BEIC is to represent the interests of its Members (the UK egg industry) in discussions with Government, MPs, the European Commission, European Parliament, and other bodies.
The British Egg Information Service
Set up by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) to provide information and answer questions about eggs. The BEIS distributes leaflets and recipe books, nutrition and food safety information, recipes and specific materials for the general public, teachers, caterers, health professionals and students.
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Member Organisations
The Council of the BEIC is made up of the 11 organisations listed. The Chairperson of each organisation attends the quarterly Council meeting, to discuss policy.
British Egg Association (BEA)
National Egg Marketing Association Limited (NEMAL)
Northern Ireland Poultry Federation (NIPF)
Pullet Hatcheries and Breeders Association (PHBA)
Pullet Rearers Association (PRA)
Scottish Egg Producer Retailers’ Association (SEPRA)
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Other Organisations
European Union of Wholesale with Eggs, Egg Products
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Key positions
BEIC members and staff also hold key positions in/are involved in the following EU and global organisations
EUWEP
The umbrella organisation for EEPTA and EEPA
The European Commission’s Advisory Group on Eggs and Poultry meat
Funding
BEIC is funded exclusively by a voluntary levy paid by Lion-registered packers and producer/packers who between them represent more than 90% of egg output in the UK. These ‘Subscribers’ to the BEIC adhere to the Lion Code of Practice, which sets higher standards of both hygiene and animal welfare than is currently required by UK or EU law.
Traceability
Trace your egg
If you want to find out whether your egg is a British Lion egg, visit our traceability website.