Victorian farm fined for not meeting free-range standards (opens original article in a new tab)

A Victorian egg farm was fined $39,600 for falsely labeling eggs as free range, admitting hens lacked outdoor access and 8,600 cartons of mislabeled eggs were sold. The company agreed to compliance reviews and packaging updates.

• A Victorian egg producer paid $39,600 in penalties for falsely labeling eggs as free range
• Doreen Egg admitted hens did not have access to an outdoor range as required by standards
• The ACCC stated 8,600 cartons of mislabeled eggs were sold through wholesalers and retailers
• The company agreed to review compliance processes and update packaging and traceability systems
• Bird flu outbreaks did not excuse the mislabeling as the violations occurred outside mandated housing orders