The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on August 19, 2021 has issued Draft the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising & Claims) Amendment Regulations, 2021 to further amend the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018. In Schedule II-A which specifies “Edible Vegetable Oil and Claims”, the following entries has been inserted, namely: 16) Virgin Coconut Oil • Contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily metabolized. 17) Chia Oil • Rich in Omega-3 Poly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid); • Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. 18) Avocado Oil • Rich in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. 19) Sunflower seed Oil-High Oleic Acid • Rich in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. • Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidant. 20) Safflowerseed Oil-High Oleic Acid • Rich in Mono Unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.
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