While there have been recent outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) in Australia detected in migratory birds, there are currently no outbreaks in commercial poultry operations across the country. Meeting the standardThe Free Range Egg Labelling Information Standard states that free range chicken egg producers may stop their hens from accessing an outdoor range. An avian influenza outbreak is considered an exceptional circumstance under the information standard. However, this information standard does not apply to free range poultry meat or free range eggs not produced by hens, such as duck and quail eggs. To provide certainty to producers, the ACCC’s guidance now extends to all free range poultry eggs and meat.