Licensing

• Anyone working in the egg industry in North Dakota is required to be licensed by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture. The department can issue an egg dealer's license. Prospective egg handlers must fill out an application with the department and have the building and equipment inspected. Licenses must be renewed annually.
  
  

Packaging and Storage

• All case lots of eggs must be labeled with the producer's name and an expiration date that is no more than 23 days from when the egg was candled. All eggs are also legally required to be kept at a temperature of no more than 45 degrees F. Eggs must be stored in a covered container, and kept away from objectionable odors.
  
  

Candling

• All eggs must be candled before sale. Candling is the process by which egg handlers check to make sure the egg is suitable for sale. During the candling process, workers or machines shine a bright light through the egg so they can see any deformities inside.
  
  

Cleaning

• All eggs must be cleaned, with the eggs being completely submerged in clean water and a sanitizing solution.
  
  

Imported Eggs

• North Dakota's department of agriculture has the right to inspect eggs from out of state at the retail level to be sure they meet North Dakota specifications. According to state code, North Dakota's egg regulations will match federal regulations.