Overview
- The authority labeled social-media and media reports of carcinogenic residues in eggs as misleading and said eggs on sale are safe to eat.
- Use of nitrofurans is prohibited at all stages of poultry and egg production under India’s 2011 residue regulations.
- Detections below the 1.0 µg/kg EMRL do not constitute a violation or indicate a health risk, and India’s approach aligns with EU and US enforcement practices.
- A viral claim about Eggoz cited AOZ at 0.73 µg/kg, below the EMRL; the company shared lab reports and said fresh samples are with an independent lab.
- FSSAI described the reported detections as isolated or batch-specific, often linked to inadvertent contamination or feed factors, and urged consumers to rely on official advisories.