Archive · 18 Dec 2025
FSSAI Checks Eggs for Nitrofuran Traces
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is checking eggs and other dairy products like milk, paneer, and khoya to make sure they are safe to eat.
They are looking for harmful substances like nitrofurans, which are banned in India.
This check is happening because some people on social media said they found these harmful substances in eggs from a well-known brand.
The FSSAI is also making sure that hotels, restaurants, and shops are not using fake or unsafe ingredients in their food.
They are collecting samples and checking licenses to keep everyone safe.
FSSAI is checking eggs and dairy products for adulteration and banned substances like nitrofurans.
The check is happening because social media reports claimed to find traces of AOZ in eggs from a renowned brand.
FSSAI has directed state regulators to ensure hotels and restaurants do not use adulterated items like paneer and khoya.
Food safety officers are collecting samples and verifying the licensing status of businesses.
States and UTs are asked to record all data on the Food Safety Compliance System for analysis.
- Who
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- What
- Checking eggs and other dairy products for adulteration and banned substances
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- All states and union territories in India
- Why
- To ensure food safety and prevent the use of adulterated or banned substances in food products
- Organization
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Items Checked
- Eggs, milk, paneer, khoya
- Contaminant
- Nitrofurans (AOZ)
- Status
- Ongoing
- Regions Involved
- All states and UTs
- Violation
- Food Safety and Standards Act