Imported eggs from India have begun to appear in Sri Lankan markets priced at 35 rupees per egg although initially intended for use only in the cake and biscuit industry, later these eggs became available to consumers as well, official sources said.

Importing eggs from India were intended to address a shortage of local eggs and to provide consumers with eggs at a more affordable price at a time when local eggs are sold at higher prices.

According to sources the decision to import eggs from India was made to break the monopoly of local egg producers

Due to the bird flu epidemic there are concerns regarding marketing the imported Indian eggs, but Namakkal Egg Producers Association President K. Mohan assured that the bird flu guidelines were being strictly followed.

When Nalin Fernando was Sathosa Chairman in 2012, eggs were imported from India and now he is spearheading the task of importing eggs from India as the Minister of Trade.

The import of liquid eggs without a proper inspection poses a serious health risk, as they may contain salmonella bacteria, officials claimed.

 

Tweet

More in this category: « Port City Colombo begins construction stage attracting over US$ 14 billion Sri Lanka’s Tea Industry to penetrate lucrative Chinese market »

back to top