Egg Product Control Program

What do we do?

The Egg Products Control program is part of the Arizona Department of Agriculture under the Animal Services Division. The program is responsible for the inspection of all shell eggs and egg products sold in the state and is financed by a fee, which is levied on every case (30 dozen) of eggs sold in the state. 

Egg products are also subject to a fee. Licensed egg dealers ($25 per license) pay fees on a quarterly basis. These dealers are subject to compliance audits. All locations where eggs are sold or stored are subject to inspections. These locations may include retailers, dealers, packers, cold storage facilities, bakeries, and institutions. 

The inspections verify that the products meet quality, weight, labeling, and refrigeration requirements of the Arizona Revised Statutes. 

The program is also responsible for the staffing and administration of all USDA programs, pertaining to eggs, eggs products, and condition inspection of poultry and poultry products through a State Trust agreement with the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service. All inspectors/graders must be USDA licensed.

For more information, call the USDA at (520) 628-6960 or the Arizona State Department of Agriculture (602) 542-0869.