Relevant Provisions in Food Regulations 1985 for Palm Oil (CPO/PK) #
Regulation 12A – Labelling of Edible Fats and Oils #
- Requirement: Labels for palm oil intended for human consumption must clearly state the oil type (e.g. “Palm Oil”), refining status, and must not contain misleading terms such as “cholesterol-free” unless scientifically valid.
- CoPM Link: Aligns with Clause 4.8.1 and 4.8.4, which require control over food safety hazards and prohibit mislabelling or mixing of non-edible oil (e.g. sludge oil) with CPO.
Regulation 38A – Contaminants (3-MCPD and Glycidyl Esters) #
- Requirement: CPO for edible use must not exceed the maximum permitted level of 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol esters (3-MCPDE).
- CoPM Link: Clause 4.8.3 directly references the recommendation that chloride content in CPO should not exceed 2 ppm to control 3-MCPDE formation during refining.
Regulation 41 – Pesticide Residues #
- Requirement: Oils used for food must be tested to ensure pesticide residues are within permissible limits.
- CoPM Link: Clause 4.8.2 requires regular monitoring of CPO for pesticide and heavy metal contamination, especially for edible applications.
🔹 Regulation 25 – Use of Contaminated or Adulterated Oil #
- Requirement: Prohibits the use of any oil that is decomposed, contaminated, or mixed with unapproved substances (e.g., sludge oil, solvent-extracted oil).
- CoPM Link: Clause 4.8.4 strictly prohibits the recycling of sludge oil or solvent-extracted oil into normal CPO.
Summary of CoPM Clauses That Must Comply: #
| CoPM Clause | Compliance Focus |
|---|---|
| 4.8.1 | Food safety hazard identification and mitigation |
| 4.8.2 | Monitoring of pesticide and heavy metal residues |
| 4.8.3 | Chloride content control to prevent 3-MCPDE |
| 4.8.4 | Prohibition of sludge oil and solvent-extracted oil mixing |
These alignments ensure that palm oil mills producing CPO or PK for food-grade purposes comply with Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985, as part of their CoPM certification requirements.