Area
Australia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Vegetable oils
Date
01/08/2019
Policy Category
Other
Policy Instrument
Health policy
Description
Considered revising the ranking of individual vegetable oils under the countrys rating system for packaged foods, with a view to assigning a top score to olive oil based on the oils proven health benefits.
Notes
The Australian Government is considering to revise the ranking of individual vegetable oils under the countrys rating system for packaged foods, which is aimed at guiding consumers to make healthy choices. More specifically, officials are debating proposals to give a top score to olive oil based on its proven health benefits. Currently, olive oil is rated below rapeseed and sunflower oil due to its slightly higher saturated fat content.
