On public health concerns, FSSAI cited scientific evidence indicating that there is no established causal link between trace-level dietary exposure to nitrofuran metabolites and cancer or other adverse health outcomes in humans.
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Moneycontrol20-12-2025, 15:16

FSSAI Declares Indian Eggs Safe, Debunks Cancer Claims as Misleading

  • The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirmed eggs in India are safe for consumption.
  • FSSAI dismissed recent claims linking egg consumption to cancer as misleading and unscientific.
  • The use of nitrofuran metabolites is strictly prohibited in poultry and egg production under FSSAI regulations.
  • Trace residues below the Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (EMRL) of 1.0 µg/kg do not imply health risk or violation.
  • FSSAI emphasized that isolated findings are batch-specific and do not reflect the broader egg supply chain's safety.

Why It Matters: FSSAI assures Indian eggs are safe and nutritious, debunking unscientific cancer claims.

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