The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide circular dated 27 January, 2022 has issued a Standard Operating Procedure on Regulatory Action against malpractices in disposal of Used Cooking Oil (UCO). If any malpractice is observed from the part of FSSAI enrolled biodiesel plants or manufacturers of soap, lubricant etc. in utilization of UCO, regulatory action shall be taken under the SOP by FSSAI authorities.
The SOP shall be strictly enforced to ensure that UCO is utilized only for manufacturing of intended products and is not redirected to food supply chain by the FSSAI enrolled biodiesel plants or manufacturers of soap, lubricant etc.
