Abstract Background Cashew and its compounds have many important biological effects. This study is aimed at evaluating genotoxic and mutagenic effects of natural cashew nut shell liquid (nCNSL) and industrial cashew nut shell liquid (iCNSL) and a major component of iCNSL called Cardanol. Methods Test samples were undergone for comet assay and micronucleus tests in Swiss albino mice. https://www.animationbengal.com/