Considering the producers of egg as well as consumers, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says that it is acceptable to grant permission to sell an egg at a retail price of Rs. 50.
The Minister mentioned this at the discussion held today (27) with the egg producers.
Consequently, Mr. Amaraweera said that when the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducts raids in upcoming days, the law should be implemented on those who sell eggs for more than the price Rs.50.
Further declaring that through the discussion with the Minister of Trade in the next week, Amaraweera will place a guaranteed price for eggs.
The Minister said that it is inappropriate to import eggs and that necessity should be converged through the producers of the country.
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