{"id":1459,"date":"2025-07-07T16:45:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T08:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/?page_id=1459"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:26:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T08:26:17","slug":"egg-standards-of-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/au\/egg-standards-of-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Egg Standards of Australia (ESA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESA is a voluntary quality assurance program that has been developed through extensive consultation with the industry to provide a robust and practical standard that meets the needs and requirements of regulators and retailers within Australia and works to deliver consistency across the industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESA is administered by M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences Certification. For more information on ESA or to register with ESA please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:esaaudits.au@mxns.com\">esaaudits.au@mxns.com<\/a>. Access ESA program resources below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/search.eggstandards.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accreditation Search<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Who-to-Contact-for-the-ESA-Program_NOV_22.pdf\">Program and Who To Contact<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESA-Registration-Form-NOV-2022.pdf\">registration form<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Egg-Standards-of-Australia-Introduction-and-Rules-March-2023.pdf\">Introduction and Rules \u2013 March 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Egg-Standards-of-Australia_Certifying-Body-Protocol_March-2023.pdf\">Certifying Body Protocol &#8211; March 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA for <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Egg-Standards-Australia-Rearing-and-Layer-Farms_March-2023-V3.pdf\">Rearing and Layer Farms \u2013 March 2023<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESA <a href=\"https:\/\/mxnsaq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ESA-Grading-and-Packing-Nov-2019-with-appendices.pdf\">Grading and Packaging \u2013 November 2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find more ESA information by visiting the Australian Eggs site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.australianeggs.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.australianeggs.org.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESA provides a workable framework for producers to demonstrate compliance across egg primary production and processing.&nbsp; ESA is based on the principles of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and covers the following aspects of egg production:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biosecurity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hen Welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egg Quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Health &amp; Safety and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certification to the Standard will be granted to egg producers that meet the relevant requirements as set out in the ESA Standard and ESA Scheme Rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-the-globalgap-certification-and-reinforce-your-food-safety-systems\"><strong>Understanding the ESA Certification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESA is divided into two separate programs covering the process from rearing and laying through to grading and packing of eggs for sale.&nbsp; The standards are voluntary and there are 3 levels of certification for Rearing &amp; Laying open to all egg producers\/farmers:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id1459_afc1b3-13 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id1459_afc1b3-13 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id1459_afc1b3-13 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id1459_afc1b3-13 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id1459_afc1b3-13 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1459_4fbf85-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ESA for Rearing &amp; Laying Standard<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This standard focuses on industry practices relating to day old chicks or started pullets to the farm, up to the point of removal of started pullets, spent hens and eggs for human consumption from the farm. This component is applicable to the following types of egg production systems: Cage, Barn and Free Range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 1- Basic:<\/strong>&nbsp;This entry level of participation is recommended for egg farmers new to the egg industry and to quality assurance systems \u2013 level 1 is only available for the Rearing &amp; Laying Standard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 2-Core:<\/strong>&nbsp;This intermediate level is recommended for egg farmers with a more advanced compliance and record keeping system which would meet the regulatory requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 3- Comprehensive:<\/strong>&nbsp;This level is highly advanced and requires participation from egg farmers who have a fully developed compliance and record keeping system to meet the regulatory and major retail customer requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">ESA New Auditor Training Course \u2013 Rearing &amp; Laying<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1459_87cdf5-7b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">ESA for Grading &amp; Packing Floors<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This standard focuses on the general requirements for the collection, grading, washing, packing and delivery of shell eggs, as well as the hygienic manufacture, storage, packaging and distribution of egg pulp and egg products for sale or supply for human consumption only.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 2 levels of certification for Grading &amp; Packing open to all egg producers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Level 2-Core:<\/strong>&nbsp;This intermediate level is recommended for egg farmers with a more advanced compliance and record keeping system which would meet the Regulator requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level 3- Comprehensive:<\/strong>&nbsp;This level is highly advanced and requires participation from egg farmers who have a fully developed compliance and record keeping system to meet the regulatory and major retail customer requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">ESA New Auditor Training Course \u2013 Grading &amp; Packing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Contact our Certification team today to discuss your certification requirements. 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