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Tamil Nadu extends ban on mayonnaise from raw eggs for another year
The Tamil Nadu government extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8, 2026. The initial one-year ban was imposed in April 2025. The ban covers manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transport, distribution, and sale of the condiment.
Why It Matters
The decision affects mayonnaise supply chains and consumer choices in Tamil Nadu and reflects ongoing regulatory actions regarding food safety and egg-based products.
Timeline
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Ban extended for another year from April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026
The Tamil Nadu government extended the ban on the manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for another year from April 8, 2026.
Initial ban on mayonnaise from raw eggs in Tamil Nadu
April 2025
The Tamil Nadu government initially imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs in April 2025.