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. The British Egg Information Service (BEIS) was set up by the BEIC to provide information and answer questions about eggs, as well as to promote the benefits of Lion eggs. BEIC also finances research and development. BEIC is recognised by Government and Parliament as the representative voice of the UK egg industry. BEIC is funded by a voluntary levy on a number of 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. BEIC is delighted to support the National Egg & Poultry Awards, to recognise the work individuals and companies do to help drive our industry forward. The egg sector is one of UK agriculture’s success stories, being technically efficient, innovative and responsive to consumer demands.
British Egg Industry Council