AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityCoconut oil

Date18/06/2018

Policy CategoryOther

Policy InstrumentFood standards

DescriptionBanned the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of 45 brands of coconut oil in Kerala State, after detecting samples that were adulterated and unsafe for human consumption.

NotesOn 2 June, the food safety authorities of Kerala State banned the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of 45 brands of coconut oil with immediate effect, according to local press reports. The decision was taken after samples were found adulterated and unsafe for human consumption (see also MPPU Mar.’18).