Only eggs with ‘safe’ certificate to be allowed in Goa

TNN | Updated: Apr 7, 2020, 10:25 IST

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PANAJI: The state government has allowed the entry and transportation of eggs in Goa from areas in the neighbouring states not affected by Avian Influenza (bird flu) provided that a certificate from the competent authority of government departments concerned is carried along with the consignment.
The certificate must declare the eggs being “free from disease and fit for human consumption”, the order from the North and South Goa collectorate read.
An order was issued by the department of animal husbandry and veternary Services (AHVS) on April 1 requesting for chicken, either live or dressed, to be banned from entering Goa checkposts .
On March 21, the North Goa magistrate had banned transportation and entry of birds from Karnataka and Kerala in the district in view of the bird flu outbreak in the two states.
Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday had said that a decision on the chicken supply will be taken soon, while the supply of eggs from other states will be permitted.