FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th August, 2022
No. Stds/SP(L&C/A)/Oil Claims/FSSAI-2018.—Whereas the draft of certain regulations, namely, the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Amendment Regulations, 2021, was published vide notification of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India number No. F. No. Stds/SP(L&C/A)/ Oil Claims/FSSAI-2018, dated the 19th August, 2021, in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, section 4 as required under sub- section (1) of section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006), inviting objections and suggestions from persons likely to be affected thereby, within a period of sixty days from the date on which the copies of the Official Gazette containing the said notification were made available to the public;
And whereas the copies of the said Official Gazette were made available to the public on the 27th August, 2021;
And whereas the objections and suggestions received from the public in respect of the said draft regulations have been considered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (k) and (v) of sub-section (2) of section 92 of the said Act, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India hereby makes the following regulations further to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, namely: –
Regulations
1. (1) These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) First Amendment Regulations, 2022.
(2) They shall come into force on 1st March, 2023.
2. In the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, for Schedule II A the following Schedule shall be substituted, namely,-
―SCHEDULE – IIA
List of Claims for Edible Vegetable Oils
[See regulation 7(2A)]
The claim statements provided below may be used on labels or advertisements, as the case may be:
The terms used in this Schedule such as Rich, Contains shall be in accordance with conditions specified in Schedules-I :
Provided that Food Business Operators may choose to use same or similar terms in the claim statements as provided in this Schedule while ensuring no change in the intent and meaning of the claim.
| SI. No. | Edible Vegetable Oil | Claims |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
| 1. | Coconut Oil/Virgin Coconut Oil | (i) Contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily metabolized. |
| 2. | Corn Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, linoleic acid);
(ii) Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 3. | Cottonseed Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, linoleic acid);
(ii) Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels; (iii) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 4. | Groundnut Oil | (i) Contains Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) that helps lowering of cholesterol;
(ii) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 5. | Linseed/Flax Seed Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid);
(ii) Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 6. | Mustard/Rapeseed Oil (Low Erucic) | (i) Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain blood cholesterol levels;
(ii) Contains Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid); (iii) Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 7. | Mustard Oil | (i) Contains Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA) ;
(ii) Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels ; (iii) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 8. | Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil/Extra virgin Olive oil | (i) Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain blood cholesterol levels;
(ii) Contains polyphenols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 9. | Safflower Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, linoleic acid);
(ii) Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 10. | Palm Kernel Oil | (i) Contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily metabolized. |
| 11. | Palmolein Oil | (i) Contains Tocopherols and Tocotrienols which are natural antioxidants |
| 12. | Rice Bran Oil | (i) Contains MUFA and Omega-6 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) that helps lowering of cholesterol ;
(ii) Contains Oryzanol, Tocopherols and Tocotrienols (iii) Oryznol has antioxidant property and reduces high blood cholesterol. |
| 13. | Sesame Oil | (i) Contains equal proportions of MUFA (oleic acid) and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, Linoleic acid) that helps lowering of cholesterol ;
(ii) Contains lignans which are natural antioxidants; (iii) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 14. | Soybean Oil | (i) Contains Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, linoleic acid) and Omega-3 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, alpha linolenic acid) in appropriate proportions suggested by Recommended Dietary Allowance guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research ;(ii) Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels ;
(iii) Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels ; (iv) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidant . |
| 15. | Sunflower Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omega-6 PUFA,linoleic acid) ;(ii) Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels ;
(iii) Contains Tocopherols. |
| 16. | Chia Oil | (i) Rich in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid);(ii) Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 17. | Avocado Oil | (i) Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. |
| 18. | Sunflower seed Oil-High Oleic Acid | (i) Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels;
(ii) Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. |
| 19. | Safflowerseed Oil-High Oleic Acid | (i) Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.” |
ARUN SINGHAL, Chief Executive Officer
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./235/2022-23]
Note : The principal regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4 vide notification number F. No. 1-94/FSSAI/SP(Claims and Advertisements)/2017, dated the 19th November, 2018 and lastly amended vide notification number F. No. Stds/SP(L&C/A)/Oil Claims/FSSAI-2018, dated the 9th October 2020.
