AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityEdible oils/fats

Date01/04/2021

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentFood safety standards

DescriptionModified the food safety standards for peanut butter, shea butter and Borneo tallow nut oil. Furthermore, confirmed that the 3 percent limit for industrial transfatty acids in oils and fats had entered into force on 1 April 2021 and would be lowered further to 2 percent in January 2022.

NotesINDIA – food standards: The Food Safety and Standards Authority modified its food safety standards related to peanut butter, shea butter and Borneo tallow nut oil. Furthermore, the 3 percent limit of industrial trans-fatty acids in oils and fats entered into force on 1 April 2021. The threshold is set to be reduced to 2 percent in January 2022.