(1).Coconut oil (naryal ka tel) means the oil expressed from copra obtained from the kernel of Cocos mucifera nuts. It shall be clear and free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40oC= 34.0 to 35.5
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4481-1.4491
Saponification value =Not less than 250
Iodine value =7.5 to 10
Polenske Value =Not less than 13
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these regulations and appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(2).Cotton seed oil (binola ka tel) means the oil extracted from clean, sound delinted and decorticated cotton seeds (genus Gossypium). It shall be refined. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40oC. =55.6 to 60.2
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4630-1.4660
Saponification value= 190 to 198
Iodine value =98 to 112
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 0.50
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0ppm

(3).Groundnut oil (moongh-phali-ka tel) means the oil expressed from clean and sound groundnuts (Arachis hypogoes). It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40oC
54.0 to 57.1
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4620-1.4640
Saponification value =188 to 196
Iodine value= 85 to 99
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature
Acetic acid method) = 39oC to 41oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and AppendicesFurther, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(4).Linseed oil (tili ka tel) means the oil obtained by process of expressing clean and sound linseed (linum usitatissimum). it shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substance, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40 oC
69.5-74.3
Refractive Index at 40oC = 1.4720-1.4750
Saponification value = 188 to 195
Iodine value = Not less than 170
Unsaponifiable matter = Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 4.0
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm

(5).Mahua oil means the oil expressed from clean and sound seeds or nuts of Madhuca (Bassi latifolia or B. longifolia or a mixture of both). It shall be clear and shall be free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall be refined and shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40oC
=49.5 to 52.7
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4590 - 1.4611
Saponification value= 187 to 196
Iodine value= 58 to 70
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 2.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 0.50
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.

(6).Rape-seed oil (toria oil) mustard oil (sarson ka tel) means the oil expressed from clean and sound mustard seeds, belonging to the compestris, juncea or napus varieties of Brassica. It shall be clear free from rancidity, suspended or foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40oC= 58.0 to 60.5
Refractive index at 40oC =1.4646 to 1.4662
Saponification value= 168 to 177
Iodine value =96-112 Polybromide test shall be Negative
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.2 per cent by weight
Acid value= Not more than 6.0
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature - Acetic acid Method)=23.0oC to 27.5oC
Test for Argemone oil= Negative
Test for Hydrocyanic Acid =Negative
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm

(7).Rapeseed or mustard oil – low erucic acid means the oil obtained from clean and sound, low erucic acid oil bearing seeds of rapeseed belonging to compestris, juncea, or napus varieties of Brassica by the method of expression or solvent extraction and it shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil and shall contain not more than 2 % erucic acid (as % of total fatty acids) and shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40oC =58.6 to 61.7
Refractive index at 40oC =1.465 to 1.467
Iodine value (Wij's method)= 105 to 126
Saponification value =182-193
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 20g/kg
Acid value= Not more than 0.6
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature - Acetic acid Method) Not more than= 19.0oC
Test for Argemone oil =Negative
Further, Rapeseed oil obtained by solvent extraction shall be supplied for human consumption only if it is refined and it shall conform to the standard laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16)except acid value which shall be not more than 0.6. Additionally, it shall have Flash Point (Pensky Marten Closed Method) not less than 250°C and the oil so refined shall contain Hexane not more than 5.00 ppm :
Provided further that it may contain food additives permitted under these Regulations and Appendices”

(8).Olive oil means the oil expressed from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea sativa Hoffm. et Link). It shall be of three types:—
Virgin olive oil means the oil obtained from the fruit of the olive tree by mechanical or other physical means under conditions, particularly thermal, which do not lead to alteration of the oil. Virgin olive oil is oil which is suitable for consumption in the natural state without refining. It shall be clear, yellow to green in colour, with specific odour and taste, free from odours or tastes indicating alteration or pollution of oil. It shall be free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil
Refined olive oil means the oil obtained from virgin olive, the acid content and or organoleptic characteristics of which render it unsuitable for consumption in the natural state, by means of refining methods which do not lead to alterations in the initial glyceridic structure. It shall be clear, limpid without sediment, yellow in colour, without specific odour or taste and free from odours or taste indicating alteration or pollution of oil. It shall be free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.
Refined olive-pomace oil means the oil obtained from “olive pomace” by extraction by means of solvents and made edible by means of refining methods which do not lead to alteration in the initial glyceridic structure. It shall be clear, limpid, without sediment, yellow to yellow-brown in colour, without specific odour or taste and free from odours or tastes indicating alteration or pollution of the oil. It shall be free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil.
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16) . The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm
It shall conform to the following standards:—

Parameters	Virgin olive oil	Refined olive oil	Refined olive—Pomace oil
B.R. Reading at 40ºC	51.0-55.6	51.0-55.6	51.6-55.9
Refractive Index at 40ºC	1.4600-1.4630	1.4600-1.4630	1.4604-1.4632
Saponification value (mg KOH/g oil)	184-196	184-196	182-193
Iodine value (wijs)	75-94	75-94	75-92
Unsaponifiable matter	Not more than	Not more than	Not more than
(using light petroleum)	15g/kg	15g/kg	30g/kg
Acid Value	Not more than 6.0	Not more than 0.5	Not more than 0.5
Bellier test	Not more than 17°C	Not more than 17° C	Not applicable
Semi-Siccative oil test	Negative	Negative	Negative
Olive pomace oil test	Negative	Negative	Negative
Cotton seed oil test	Negative	Negative	Negative
Teaseed oil test	Negative	Negative	Negative
Sesame seed oil test	Negative	Negative	Negative
Test for Argemone oil	Negative	Negative	Negative

(9).Poppy seed oil means the oil expressed from poppy seeds (papaver somniferum). It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40oC = 60.0 to 64.0
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4659 - 1.4685
Saponification value =186 to 194
Iodine value =133 to 143
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value= Not more than 6.0
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

Safflower seed oil (berry ka tel) means the oil expressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorius. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40°C 62.4 to 64.7 Refractive Index at 40°C= 1.4674-1.4689
Saponification value =186-196
Iodine value =135-148
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Bellier test Turbidity temperature
Acetic acid method= Not more than 16oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm.
Safflowerseed oil and Safflowerseed oil (High Oleic Acid) means the oil expressed from the seeds of Carthamus tinctorious L. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. Safflowerseed oil (High Oleic Acid) shall contain not less than 70% oleic acid as percent of total fatty acidshall conform to the following standards:—

Parameters	High Oleic Acid Safflowerseed Oil	Safflowerseed Oil
B.R. Reading at 40ºC	51.0-57.1	61.7-66.4
Refractive Index at 40ºC	1.460-1.464	1.467-1.470
Iodine value (wijs method)	80-100	136-148
Saponification value	186-194	186-198
Unsaponifiable matter	Not more than 10g/kg	Not more than 15g/kg
Acid Value	Not more than 4.0 mg/KOH/g oil	Not more than 4.0 mg/KOH/g oil
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature Acetic acid method)	Not more than 16oC	Not more than 16oC
Test for Argemone oil	Negative	Negative

Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.

(11).TARAMIRA OIL means the oil expressed from clean and sound seeds of Taramira (Eruca sativa). It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40 °C=58.0 to 60.0
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4646-1.4659
Saponification value =174 to 177
Iodine value =99 to 105
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(12).TIL OIL (Gingelly or sesame oil) means the oil expressed from clean and sounds seeds of Til (Sesamum indicum), black, brown, white, or mixed. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer
reading at 40 °C=58.0 to 61.0
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4646-1.4665
Saponification value= 188-193
Iodine value =103-120
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature Acetic acid method)= Not more than 22 °C
Provided that the oil obtained from white sesame seeds grown in Tripura, Assam and West Bengal shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 °C= 60.5 to 65.4
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4662-1.4694
Saponification value= 185 to 190
Iodine value =115 to 120
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 2.5 per cent
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature Acetic acid method) =Not more than 22oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these regulations and Appendix A
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.0 ppm

(13).NIGER SEED OIL (Sargiya ka tel) means the edible oil obtained by process of expressing clean and sound seeds of Guizotia abyssinica. It shall be clear and free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, mineral or other oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 °C=61.0-65.0
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4665-1.4691
Saponification value =188-193
Iodine value =110 to 135
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.0 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Bellier test (Turbidity temperature Acetic acid method) =25oC - 29oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(14).Soyabean oil means the oil expressed from clean and sound soyabeans (Soja max) from which the major portion of the gums naturally present have been removed by hydration and mechanical or physical separation. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC=58.5 to 68.0
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4649-1.4710
Saponification value =189 to 195
Iodine value= 120 to 141
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 2.50
Phosphorus= Not more than 0.02
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm

(15).Maize (corn) oil means the oil, extracted from the germ of clean and sound seeds of zea mays linn. fam. graminiae, refined. it shall be free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or Mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40oC=56.7 to 62.5
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4637-1.4675
Saponification value =187 to 195
Iodine value =103 to 128
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 0.50
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(16).Refined vegetable oil means any vegetable oil which is obtained by expression or solvent extraction of vegetable oil bearing materials, deacidified with alkali and/or physical refining and/or by miscella refining using permitted foodgrade solvents followed by bleaching with absorbent earth and/or carbon and deodourised with steam. No other chemical agent shall be used. The name of the vegetable oil from which the refined oil has been manufactured shall be clearly specified on the label of the container. In addition to the under-mentioned standards to which refined vegetable oils shall conform to the standards prescribed in these regulations for the specified edible oils shall also apply except for acid value which shall be not more than 0.5. Moisture shall not exceed 0.10 per cent by weight.
Test for argemone oil shall be negative.
The refined vegetable oil shall be obtained from the following vegetable oils:
Coconut Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Groundnut Oil
Nigerseed Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Soyabean Oil
Sunflower Oil
Mustard/Rapeseed Oil
Linseed Oil
Mahua Oil
Olive Oil
Poppyseed Oil
Taramira Oil
Maize (Corn) oil
Watermelonseed Oil
Palm Oil
Palmolein
Palm Kernel Oil
Rice Bran Oil
Salseed fat
Mango Kernel fat
Kokum fat
Dhupa fat
Phulwara fat
The refined vegetable oil shall comply with the following requirements
The oils shall be clear and free from rancidity, adulterants, sediments, suspended and other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring and flavouring substances and mineral oil
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices

(17).Almond oil means the oil expressed from he seeds of prunus amygdalus Batach, var, dulcis koehne (sweet almond) or of Prunus amygdalus Batach, var Amara Focke (bitter almond) without the application of heat. It shall be clear from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC=54 to 57
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4620-1.4639
Saponification value= 186 to 195
Iodine value =90 to 109
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Bellier test Turbidity temperature Acetic acid method =Not more than 60oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices

(18).Water-melon seed oil means the oil extracted from the clean, sound seeds of the fruit of water-melon (citrullus vulgaris schrad, family: cucurbitaceae). It shall be clear, free from rancidity, adulterants, sediments, suspended and other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring and flavouring substances and mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:—
Moisture and volatile matter =Not more than 0.25 per cent
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC=55.6 - 61.7
Refractive Index at 40oC =1.4630-1.4670
Saponification value =190 - 198
Iodine value =115 - 125
Acid value= Not more than 6.0
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.5 %
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.

Palm oil means the oil obtained from fleshy mesocarp of fruits of the oil palm (Elaeis Guinensis) tree by the method of expression or solvent extraction. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring and flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 50 oC=35.5 - 44.0
Refractive Index at 50 oC =1.4491-1.4552
Melting point (capillary slip method) =Not more than 37 oC
Iodine value(Wij's method)= 45-56
Saponification value= 195-205
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.2 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 10.0
Indigenously produced raw Palm Oil obtained by method of expression may be supplied for human consumption as such provided acid value is not more than 6.0 But palm oil imported into the country or produced by solvent extraction shall be refined before it is supplied for human consumption and it shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). Additionally, it shall have Flash Point (Pensky-Marten closed method) – Not less than 250° C
Test for argemone oil shall be negative.
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.

(20).Palmolein means the liquid fraction obtained by fractionation of palm oil obtained from the fleshy mesocarp of fruits of oil palm (Elaeis Guineensis) tree by the method of expression or solvent extraction. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter separated water, added colouring and flavouring substances or mineral oils. It shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC=43.7 - 52.5
Refractive Index at 40 oC =1.4550 - 1.4610
Iodine value (Wij's method) =54-62
Saponification value =195-205
Cloud Point Not more than 18oC
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.2 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Further, if the palmolein is obtained from solvent extracted palm oil, it shall be refined before it is supplied for human consumption and it shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). Additionally, it shall have Flash Point (Pensky Marten closed method) – not less than 250oC.
Test for argemone oil shall be negative. However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm

(21).Palm kernel oil means the oil obtained from sound kernel of the fruits of oil palm (Elaeis guinensis) tree by the method of expression or solvent extraction. It shall be clear, free from rancidity suspended, or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring and flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC=35.3 - 39.5
Refractive Index at 40 oC =1.4490 - 1.4520
Iodine value (Wij's method)= 10 - 23
Saponification value= 237-255
Unsaponifiable matter= Not more than 1.2 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). additionally, it shall have flash point (pensky marten closed method) – not less than 250oc.
test for argemone oil shall be negative.
however, it may contain food additives permitted in these regulations and appendices the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.00 ppm.

(22).Sun flower seed oil means the oil obtained from clean and sound sunflower seeds or cake from the plants Helianthus annus linn (Family:compositae) by the method of expression or solvent extraction. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40oC=57.1 - 65.0
Refractive Index at 40oC= 1.4640 - 1.4691
Iodine value (Wij's method) =100 - 145
Saponification value =188-194
Unsaponifiable matter =Not more than 1.5 per cent
Acid value =Not more than 6.0
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). Additionally, it shall have Flash Point (Pensky Marten closed method) – not less than 250oC.
Test for argemone oil shall be negative.
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices The oil so refined shall not contain Hexane more than 5.00 ppm.
Sunflowerseed oil and Sunflowerseed oil (High Oleic Acid) means the oil obtained from clean and sound Sunflowerseed or the High Oleic acid oil bearing Sunflowerseeds of Helianthus annuus L. by the method of expression or solvent extraction. It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substance or mineral oil. It shall contain not less than 75% oleic acid as percent of total fatty acids. It shall conform to the following standards:—

Parameters	High Oleic Acid Sunflowerseed Oil	Sunflowerseed Oil
B.R. Reading	61.7-68.0 at 25ºC	52.5-63.2 at 40ºC
Refractive Index	1.467-1.471 at 25ºC	1.461-1.468 at 40ºC
Iodine value (Wijs method)	78-90	118-141
Saponification value	182-194	188-194
Unsaponifiable matter	Not more than 15g/kg	Not more than 15g/kg
Acid Value	Not more than 4.0 mg/KOH/g oil	Not more than 4.0 mg/KOH/g oil
Test for Argemone oil	Negative	Negative

Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.0 ppm.

(23).Rice bran oil means the oil obtained from the layer around the endosperm of rice obtained from paddy of Oryza Sativa Linn. Fam Gramineae which is removed during the process of rice milling and is generally known as rice bran.
Refined Rice Bran Oil shall be obtained from solvent extracted oil, neutralised with alkali, bleached with bleaching earth or activated carbon or both and deodorised with steam. Alternatively deacidification’ bleaching and deodorisation may be done by physical means.
The oil shall be clear and free from rancidity, adulterants, sediments, suspended and other foreign matters, separated water and added colouring and flavouring substances. The clarity of the oil shall be judged by the absence of turbidity after keeping the filtered sample at 35oC for 24 hrs. Rice Bran Oil shall be sold for human consumption only after refining. It shall conform to the following standards, namely:—
Moisture and Volatile Matter Not more than 0.1 percent by weight
Refractive Index at 40 oC=1.4600 - 1.4700
Butyro-refractometer reading at 40 oC =51.0 - 66.4
Saponification value =180 - 195
Iodine value (Wij's method 90 - 105
Acid value= Not more than 0.5
Unsaponifiable matter, percent by weight
for chemically refined Not more than 3.5 percent
for physically refined Not more than 4.5 percent
Oryzanol Content Not less than 1.0 percent
Flash Point (Pensky Marten Closed method)= Not less than 250 oC
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16). the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.00 ppm

(24).Blended edible vegetable oil means an admixture of any two edible vegetable oils where the proportion by weight of any edible vegetable oil used in the admixture is not less than 20 per cent. The individual oils in the blend shall conform to the respective standards prescribed by these regulations. The blend shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or insoluble matter or any other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring matter, flavouring substances, mineral oil, or any other animal and non-edible oils, or fats, argemone oils, hydrocyanic acid, castor oil and tricresyl phosphate. It shall also conform to the following standards, namely:—
Moisture and volatile matter not more than 0.2 per cent by weight
Acid value:—
Nature of oil= Acid Value
Both raw edible vegetable oils in the blend =Not more than 6.0
One raw edible vegetable oil (s) and one refined vegetable oil (s) in the blend =Not more than 5.0
Both refined edible vegetable oils in the blend =Not more than 0.5
Unsaponifiable matter, percent by weight
Blended with chemically refined rice bran oil= Not more than 3.0 percent by weight
Blended with other edible vegetable oil= Not more than 1.50 percent by weight
Flash point (Pensky Martin closed method)= Not less then 250°CTest for Argemone oil shall be negative
However, it may contain food additives permitted in these Regulations and Appendices
Further, if the oil is obtained by the method of solvent extraction and the oil imported into India whether obtained by solvent extraction or otherwise, it shall be supplied for human consumption only after refining and shall conform to the standards laid down under regulation 2.2.1 (16).
the oil so refined shall not contain hexane more than 5.00 ppm