UEP Certified Hatch Check

UEP Certified Hatch Check certifies eggs produced by hens from a hatchery that identifies male chicks prior to hatch using in-ovo sexing technology and verifies that the egg farm kept the certified eggs separate from other egg production.

In 2016, UEP’s Board committed to identifying scalable solutions for sexing eggs prior to hatch and actively supported the research and implementation of alternative methods and new technologies. In 2025, UEP Certified launched UEP Certified Hatch Check to ensure the integrity of the supply chain and layer welfare, including at hatcheries, participating farms, and egg processing facilities, for producers utilizing in-ovo sexing technology or raising male chicks for other purposes.