Who is responsible for the eggs while in possession?

The responsibility for the eggs while in possession fundamentally lies with the individual or entity that currently has them. This means that as soon as someone takes possession of the eggs—whether it be the producer, handler, or retailer—they bear the responsibility for ensuring their safety, quality, and compliance with regulatory standards.

This principle is grounded in the idea that ownership and possession of a commodity, in this case, eggs, inherently involves a duty of care. Each party in the supply chain must manage and maintain the products until they are transferred to the next entity or finished consumer. Therefore, regardless of the stage in the supply chain, whoever is in possession at any given moment is accountable for the eggs.

The other options represent specific points in the supply chain, but they do not capture the general principle of possession across all stages. These roles may have defined responsibilities, but the immediate accountability rests with the possessor at any time, which is why ‘whomever is in possession of them’ is the correct answer.