This document establishes the regulatory framework for the testing and registration of poultry laying flocks within the United Kingdom. The order, issued by the government of Great Britain, serves as a legal instrument to amend existing agricultural standards. It outlines the specific administrative requirements for flock owners to ensure compliance with national health and safety protocols regarding egg production and disease control.

This document is a technical legal instrument intended for agricultural regulators and commercial poultry operators. Experts view such orders as foundational components of national biosecurity and food safety infrastructure.