§ 59.690 - Persons required to register.

Shell egg handlers, except for producer-packers with an annual egg production from a flock of 3,000 hens or less, who grade and pack eggs for the ultimate consumer (e.g., retail stores, households, restaurants, institutions, food manufacturers, etc.), and hatcheries, are required to register with the U.S. Department of Agriculture by furnishing their name, place of business, and such other information as is requested on forms provided by and/or available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Completed forms shall be sent to the addressee indicated on the form. Persons as those listed above who are establishing a business will be required to register before they start operations.