Why do we keep eggs in the refrigerator?

The Canadian market offers eggs that have been washed, inspected, sorted and distributed according to size, weight, etc. When we wash eggs, we strip off the protective film on the shell, and the eggs must then be stored in the refrigerator to stay fresh. A low, even temperature limits moisture loss through the pores of the eggshell. Refrigeration keeps eggs fresh until the best-before date shown on the packaging.