AreaSri Lanka

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityCoconut oil

Date01/02/2019

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentFood safety measures

DescriptionInformed 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.

NotesTo combat adulteration and reduce intoxication risks, the country’s 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.