Maldives Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has launched a probe into rumours of plastic or artificial egg imports into the archipelago.
FDA however was quick to confirm that no fake eggs had been discovered thus far.
Fake eggs feared to be made of plastic have caused panic in India after they were recovered in large numbers from markets in some states of the neighbouring country. India remains a key exporter of eggs to the Maldives
Several unconfrmed reports that fake eggs had been imported into the Maldives had circulated in social media with some local media outlets carrying the rumours.
Health ministry insisted that no international authority including the World Health Organization (WHO) have issued an alert over the reports.
Experts however have opined that making fake eggs using chemicals may not be a big deal as calcium Carbonate, Gypsum and Sodium Alginate can be used to manufacture fake eggs.
However, dangerous chemicals such as Benzoic Acid and Mercury may be used to make the yolk which can affect your liver, even cause cancer.
