FSSAI Revamps STDs for Crude Corn (Maize) Oil under Additives Aorms – Food Marketing Technology

Food authority, FSSAI has re-enforced the standards for crude corn (maize) oil under the provisions of solvent extracted crude vegetable oil in the FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations.

FSSAI has already notified the draft in this regard for public comments and according to the food authority, this was done to allow food businesses to import crude corn (maize) oil.

“FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations are already notified on FSSAI website on 31.05.2022 for public comments. In the meanwhile, it has been decided to re-introduce the provisions of the proposed draft to allow FBOs to import crude corn (maize) oil with effect from 20.12.2022,” reads the notice issued by FSSAI.

The draft amends sub-regulation 2.2.9 relating to Solvent Extracted Crude Vegetable Oils (not for direct human consumption).

As per the draft, the solvent extracted crude corn oil needs to comply with parameters including moisture and insoluble impurities (% by mass max) -0.25, refractive index 40% -1.4637-1.4675, saponification value range 187-195, iodine Is. value at 103-128, acid value max at 8, unreacted matter (% by mass) -2.5 and flashpoint at 100°C Penske Martens (closed method)