AreaIndia

Commodity GroupBiofuels

CommodityBiodiesel

Date01/01/2020

Policy CategoryRenewable energy

Policy InstrumentBiofuel policy

DescriptionPromoted the recycling of used cooking oil into biodiesel in Tamil Nadu state, thereby contributing to reducing health hazards associated with the prolonged use of such oils.

NotesINDIA – biofuel policy: The Food Safety Department of Tamil Nadu state intends to expand its repurpose used cooking oil project (Ruco) aimed at recycling edible oil from the food sector into biodiesel. Reportedly, the initiative would contribute to reducing health hazards associated with prolonged use of cooking oil.