While shell eggs are among the most nutritious and affordable animal-sourced foods consumed on all continents, there are now higher expectations in terms of safety and quality. In addition to safety, consumers also want a guarantee of nutritional value and wholesomeness. For egg producers, safety is also an essential element to ensure the integrity and sustainability of production. Governments will typically monitor and control the safety of food supply chains although producers have also developed their own protocols that often exceed regulatory requirements. The principle of preventing risks is widely accepted as the most effective and economic way to produce and provide safe foods to consumers.