# The Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2025

Right now, when you buy eggs at the grocery store, you might see labels like "cage-free," "free-range," or "pasture-raised," but these terms don't mean the same thing everywhere. One store's "free-range" might be completely different from another store's version. This bill aims to fix that confusion by creating one consistent set of national standards for how egg producers can label their products.

Here's what this means for you as a shopper: instead of trying to figure out what each label actually means at every store, you'll have clear, uniform definitions. If an egg carton says "cage-free" in California, it will mean exactly the same thing as "cage-free" in Texas or New York. This makes it easier to compare products and make informed choices about which eggs you want to buy based on how the chickens were raised. It also prevents producers from making vague or misleading claims about their farming practices.

For egg producers, the bill establishes standardized requirements for what they can claim on their labels. This levels the playing field so that companies following strict standards aren't undercut by competitors making similar claims without actually meeting those standards. The consistency also helps prevent fraud and false advertising in the egg market. Ultimately, this bill is about transparency—giving consumers reliable information and giving honest producers a fair marketplace where misleading labels don't have an unfair advantage.