Dioxin is a poisonous chemical used for herbicide. The carcinogenic substance is not allowed internationally to be used for foodstuff.

The problem broke out with dioxin-contaminated eggs and chickens found in Germany.

The Netherlands' import of 130,000 eggs from Germany has given rise to serious public concern.

The fear of dioxin is spreading over to some Asian countries which imported eggs.

Necessary measures have been taken in those countries.