Black-headed gulls: licence for retailers and restaurateurs to sell eggs (GL23)
Get a general licence to sell black-headed gull eggs for human consumption if you're a retailer or restaurateur.
Applies to England
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This licence lets you sell the eggs of black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) if you’re a retailer or restaurateur.
You must ensure the eggs are lawfully collected and have documentation to prove it.
You can sell the eggs (including hiring, bartering and exchanging) and advertise that the eggs are for sale.
You cannot sell eggs after 30 June in any year.
You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.
Details
This licence lets you sell the eggs of black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) if you’re a retailer or restaurateur.
You must ensure the eggs are lawfully collected and have documentation to prove it.
You can sell the eggs (including hiring, bartering and exchanging) and advertise that the eggs are for sale.
You cannot sell eggs after 30 June in any year.
You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.
Updates to this page
Last updated 1 January
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Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. Reworded several sections to make the information clearer. Updated 'Avian influenza' information and advice note.
Update history
2026-01-01 00:01
Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
2025-01-01 00:01
Updated this licence to cover the period 1 January to 31 December 2025. Reworded several sections to make the information clearer. Updated ‘Avian influenza’ information and advice note.
2024-01-01 00:01
There is an update to this licence for 1 January 2024.
2023-01-01 00:15
Annual licence update, valid from 1 January 2023.