Egg Distributors and Candlers

Egg distributors and those who have 300 or more birds must comply with IDAPA 02.02.11 "Rules Governing Eggs and Egg Products" and Title 37, Chapter 15, Idaho Code, "Eggs and Egg Products."  If an individual has less than 300 birds, that person can sell the eggs without having to adhere to these requirements; however, the eggs must be clean and the container must be labeled with the individual's name, address, phone number, and the words "UNGRADED EGGS."

An egg distributor is any person having possession or control of eggs or egg products for the purpose of candling, grading, packing, selling, peddling, distributing, dealing in or trading in eggs or egg products for resale to a dealer in the state of Idaho - unless that person is the producer selling the eggs at the place of production.

Egg distributors must renew their license annually on July 1 with a $20 renewal fee.  In addition to a license, distributors are required to pay a monthly mill levy assessment of $.004 per dozen.

An egg candler is a person who assigns grades (AA, A, or B) and size classifications (Small, Medium, Large, Jumbo, etc.) to eggs following the standards set forth in  IDAPA 02.02.11 "Rules Governing Eggs and Egg Products."  Egg candlers renew their license annually on July 1 with a $5 renewal fee.

Questions regarding egg distributors, mill levy assessments and candlers can be directed to ISDA by email or phone at (208) 332-8540.