When you see the Canada Grade A symbol on an egg carton, you can be confident that the eggs meet Canada’s Grade A standards for quality and freshness.
A small amount of eggs may be imported from the United States under Canada’s trade regulations. However, imported eggs must meet Canadian requirements and clearly display their country of origin, such as “Product of USA,” on the packaging.
How Can I Tell Where My Eggs Come From?
Look for the Canada Grade A symbol and the country-of-origin information on the carton. In Ontario, most eggs sold with the Canada Grade A symbol come from Ontario egg farms. When eggs come from another Canadian province, they still meet Canada’s Grade A requirements.
Ontario egg farmers also participate in the Egg Quality Assurance (EQA) Program. This program helps support consistent standards for food safety, animal care, environmental sustainability, and flock health on participating farms.
Want to learn more about how Ontario eggs are produced and the standards farmers follow? Visit our Egg Quality Assurance (EQA) page to learn more.
Whether your eggs come from Ontario or another Canadian province, Canada Grade A eggs must meet Canadian standards for quality and freshness before they reach your grocery store.