FOOD SAFETY AND SECURITY AUTHORITY NOTICE

This Press Release is issued in accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Act, in line with the Authority's role to ensure transparency and public awareness on matters relating to food safety and security.

In accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2258, the Food Safety and Security Authority is hereby informing the public of an issue regarding eggs originating from Ukraine and sold locally.

The Authority launched an investigation about Ukrainian eggs on sale. Investigations revealed that eggs marked with the producer code 3-UA-101990 originated from a Ukrainian establishment approved to export eggs to countries within the European Union. However, these eggs purchased up until the publication of this press release, were incorrectly stamped with a maximum durability date that does not reflect their actual use-by date.

The correct use-by date for eggs with this code is 17 December 2025. Any other date printed on the eggs, or their packaging is incorrect.

Consumers are advised not to consume eggs bearing this code (3-UA-101990) after the 17^th December 2025 and should either safely dispose of them after this date or return them to the retailer.

Understanding Egg Stamping Codes.

For consumer awareness, all eggs sold in the EU must carry a stamp providing key information:

• Farming method (first digit):0 = Organic, 1 = Free-range, 2 = Barn, 3 = Cage
  

• Country of origin (letters) – e.g., MT (Malta)

• Producer identification number – identifies the specific farm or production site
  

For further information, the public may contact the Food Safety and Security Authority between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. by telephone at +356 2602 5211 or via email at info.fssa@gov.mt