Why Free-Range Eggs Might Not Actually Be From Free-Range HensSusan Edmunds Money CorrespondentShoppers buying free-range eggs are being warned that they may not strictly be from free-range chickens, while the threat of bird flu hangs over the industry. There, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has paused enforcement measures for free-range egg labelling, to allow free-range producers to keep hens inside to protect them from disease. "The Commission has produced guidance for egg and poultry meat producers related to how we exercise this discretion." Woolworths is displaying signage around its free-range eggs. A spokesperson said it was monitoring the situation and working with suppliers and the Ministry of Primary Industries.