STC seeks approval to sell imported eggs to public

Another shipment of eggs from India reached the island last night (April 26) the State Trade Corporation (STC) says. 

The Sri Lankan Government decided to import eggs from India in an effort to control the price increase in the local market.

The STC further mentioned the imported eggs can be made available to the general consumers if the Department of Animal Production and Health agrees to proceed with the move.

STC Chairman Asiri Walisundara said an official request has already been made from the Department.

For the time being, imported eggs are distributed only among the bakeries and restaurants based in the Western Province. 

The STC Chairman said the specimen received from the latest egg consignment would be sent to the Animal Production and Health Department later in the day.

Hence, approval for consignment of two million imported eggs is currently pending as the Animal Production & Health Department has delayed the issuance of reports on specimens which is expected to be issued this evening.