By People can no longer buy free-range eggs in the UK.
According to reports, due to the length of time hens have been kept indoors following outbreaks of bird flu.
The eggs in shops will be labelled as “barn eggs” due to birds being kept inside for more than 16 weeks.
The country is experiencing its largest-ever outbreak of avian influenza.
All around the UK measures are in place to prevent the virus from spreading.
About 55% of all eggs produced in the UK are free-range, says the RSPCA.
According to reports, Signs will be put in supermarkets to inform shoppers of the change from Monday,
Free-range labelling will only return when hens are permitted to go outside again.
Aimee Mahony, the chief poultry adviser at the National Farmers’ Union, said the government’s advice was that there was “still a high level of risk”
“This is an incredibly difficult time for all bird owners and vigilance remains vital,” she added.
Both “barn” and “free-range” eggs meet the RSPCA’s welfare standards.
The charity says about 35% of egg-laying hens are still kept in cages.
Case numbers of the H5N1 strain of bird flu began rising in November last year.
The government enforced an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone which made it a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep them indoors and follow biosecurity measures.
In a statement, the government said it would work with farmers and retailers to implement the branding changes.
A spokesman added: “We are experiencing our largest ever outbreak of avian flu and housing measures remain in force to protect poultry and other birds from this highly infectious and unpleasant disease.”
