Area
Sri Lanka
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Coconut oil
Date
01/02/2019
Policy Category
Consumption and marketing
Policy Instrument
Food safety measures
Description
Informed that all coconut oil sold in the domestic cooking oil market would be subject to strict quality controls, as well as mandatory certification and labelling, with a view to combating product adulteration and reducing intoxication risks.
Notes
To combat adulteration and reduce intoxication risks, the countrys Coconut Development Authority informed that all coconut oil sold in the domestic cooking oil market would be subject to strict quality controls as well as mandatory certification and labelling.
