UP Eggs Now Carry Lay and Expiry Dates: New Rules from April 10

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• March 17, 2026

Key Update From April 1, Uttar Pradesh will require egg producers to stamp each egg with its expiry date and lay date, Neha Lalchandani reports. The Animal Husbandry Department will take strict action against traders and farmers who ignore the rule, destroying non-compliant eggs or marking them ‘not fit for human consumption. Safe Storage Guidelines