After Notification: SPAR's Reaction to Missing Egg Labeling

Especially at Easter, when egg consumption is particularly high, transparency is crucial for consumers. "The producer code is legally mandatory and provides information about origin and farming method. If this is missing, consumers cannot make informed decisions," said Martin Aschauer, spokesperson for Tierschutz Austria.

SPAR's Reaction

Following the notice last Friday by Tierschutz Austria, SPAR responded today by contacting the affected supplier - the company Scheibenreif. According to SPAR, a technical error in labeling was admitted there. SPAR stated that either the stamp ink was not applied correctly or the machine was incorrectly set. The supplier assured SPAR that they would check the machines and ensure correct labeling immediately.

Martin Aschauer from Tierschutz Austria welcomes the quick response but emphasizes: "It should not be the case that such violations are only noticed through external controls. The responsibility for complying with legal requirements clearly lies with the retail chains and their suppliers."

What Consumers Can Do

When buying eggs, consumers should definitely pay attention to the producer code. If you find eggs without this code, you are asked to take photos and report the cases - either to Tierschutz Austria (eierkennzeichnung@tierschutz-austria.at) or to the responsible food inspection authority. An overview can be found at www.ages.at.

What is on the egg?

The producer code contains important information: · 0 = Organic · 1 = Free-range · 2 = Barn · 3 = Cage followed by the country code (e.g., AT for Austria) and the farm number, which identifies the exact origin farm. (www.eierdatenbank.at)

The labeling requirement applies from the poultry farm - therefore, missing stamps are a serious problem.

It is not the first mistake that Tierschutz Austria has documented at trading companies in recent months. This is concerning.

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