FSSAI re-emphasizes: Used Cooking Oil (UCO) collected by enrolled biodiesel plants, manufacturers of soap, lubricant etc. to be utilized for intended purpose only and not re-directed to food supply chain; issues SOP on regulatory action
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Regulatory Action against Malpractices in Disposal of Used Cooking Oil (UCO).
Key Highlights:
1. It is essential to ensure that the UCO collected by the FSSAI enrolled biodiesels plants, manufactures of soap, lubricants, etc, is utilized only for preparation of the intended product and not re-directed to food supply chain.
2. In case any malpractice is observed against the FSSAI enrolled biodiesel plants, manufactures of soaps, lubricants, etc, and/or their aggregator/collection agency then suitable regulatory action will be taken against them. Similar actions will be taken against FBOs not disposing UCO as per the directions issued by FSSAI.
For a detailed read of the SOPs, please refer to the hyperlink provided below.
