The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on December 20, 2025, that eggs sold in India are safe for consumption. It addressed recent worries sparked by claims linking eggs to cancer risks due to nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ). FSSAI called these claims misleading and unsupported by scientific evidence. FSSAI officials explained that nitrofurans are banned at all stages of poultry and egg production under strict regulations since 2011. The set limit of 1.0 µg/kg for nitrofuran metabolites is only for enforcement and detection by labs—it does not mean the substance is allowed. "Detection of trace residues below the EMRL does not constitute a food safety violation nor does it imply any health risk," said an official. The regulator emphasized that India's rules mirror those of the European Union and the United States, where nitrofuran use in food animals is also prohibited. Differences in limits across countries reflect testing methods, not safety levels. FSSAI noted there is no proven link between low-level nitrofuran exposure and cancer or other health problems. No national or global health body has linked normal egg eating to cancer risk. On reports of certain egg batches showing residues, FSSAI called them isolated cases often caused by accidental contamination or feed issues. These do not represent the country’s overall egg supply. "Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect," the authority stated. FSSAI urged people to trust verified scientific data and official guidance. It affirmed that eggs remain a safe, nutritious part of a healthy diet when food safety rules are followed.