FSSAI totally restricted the blending in Mustard oil; Effect on oil market and farmers of India, # News
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has totally banned or restricted the blending or mixing of mustard oil from 8 June 2021. The government issued an order to this effect on Monday. Accordingly, permission or approval was given to the packers regarding the addition of mustard oil in the production of edible oil that cannot be mixed with edible oils from other sources. In simple words, the mustard oil should be 100% pure, and should not contain any other edible oil blended in it. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection which comes under the Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmer Welfare has issued an order in the name of mixed edible vegetable oil to the region office located in New Delhi. Market sources say that the government has done a great job by stopping the blending of mustard oil. This will increase the demand for pure mustard oil and increase oilseed production in the country. The health of the people will also be enhanced by consuming good qua