Hyderabad: The Telangana Commissioner of Food Safety has extended the ban on raw egg mayonnaise across the state for another year. The prohibition covers the production, storage and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs.
The ban took effect on October 30, 2026, and will remain in force until October 29, 2027. The commissioner ordered it with immediate effect in the interest of public health.
The commissioner issued the order as Notification No. 603/FSS-1/2026, dated November 3, 2026. The Telangana Gazette carried the notification on November 4, 2026.
Order issued under Food Safety Act
The commissioner used the powers under clause (a) of Sub-Section (2) of Section 30 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order aims to prevent potential health risks linked to consuming raw egg mayonnaise.