New Delhi, Health experts have stressed the need to conform to European safety standards for glycidyl ester (GE) and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-dio ester (3-MCPD) in cooking oils, they argue. that their presence poses significant health risks.
GE and 3-MCPD are contaminants that can be found in improperly processed cooking oils, and Europe recently set limits on permissible amounts of such contaminants, which experts say are linked to heart diseases. And can cause cancer and other serious health problems. ,
Dr Praveen Chandra, chairman and head of the department of cardiology at Medanta, stressed that ensuring the safety of cooking oil is of paramount importance
“The presence of GE and 3-MCPD pose significant health risks, particularly to cardiovascular health. These contaminants have been linked to heart disease and other serious health problems.
The recent EU regulation, which sets maximum levels for these contaminants in food, is an important step towards protecting consumers.,
Consumers should choose cooking oils that comply with these regulations to protect their heart health and overall well-being, Dr. Chandra said.
Since Codex classifies these contaminants as potentially carcinogenic, oncologists in India also urge government bodies and manufacturers to ensure compliance with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD and mention this compliance on the label. Have been.
Dr. Rahul Bhargava, Principal Director, Department of Oncology at Forti Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, emphasized that with rising cancer rates in the country, there is an urgency to address carcinogenic contaminants like GE and 3-MCPD in cooking oils. Needed.
These contaminants present in all types of cooking oils can cause cancer in the long run.
“With the rising rates of cancer in India and the widespread use of cooking oils, the concerned government bodies and FSSAI should take steps to enforce these regulations in our country.Mandatory display of compliance with GE and 3-MCP limits is required as per European regulations on the label. ,” Dr. Bhargava said.
Dr AR Sharma, Founder and Chairman, AP Organics Ltd, Dhuri, said, “While Europe has been at the forefront in imposing stringent regulations on GE and 3-MCPD, Indian regulatory bodies are also working to establish limits for these pollutants. are doing." Present in improperly processed oils.
“Due to our rigorous processing conditions, our processed and packaged brands or rice bran oils are trans-fat-free and fully compliant with new EU food safety regulations regarding GE and 3-MCPD contaminants .This shows your dedication to consumer health and safety,'' he said.
Dhuri said, in collaboration with AP Organics Ltd, other industry leaders including direct-selling company Vestige have updated their labels on their brands to comply with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD.
GE and 3-MCPD are contaminants that can be found in improperly processed cooking oils, and Europe recently set limits on permissible amounts of such contaminants, which experts say are linked to heart diseases. And can cause cancer and other serious health problems. ,
Dr Praveen Chandra, chairman and head of the department of cardiology at Medanta, stressed that ensuring the safety of cooking oil is of paramount importance
“The presence of GE and 3-MCPD pose significant health risks, particularly to cardiovascular health. These contaminants have been linked to heart disease and other serious health problems.
The recent EU regulation, which sets maximum levels for these contaminants in food, is an important step towards protecting consumers.,
Consumers should choose cooking oils that comply with these regulations to protect their heart health and overall well-being, Dr. Chandra said.
Since Codex classifies these contaminants as potentially carcinogenic, oncologists in India also urge government bodies and manufacturers to ensure compliance with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD and mention this compliance on the label. Have been.
Dr. Rahul Bhargava, Principal Director, Department of Oncology at Forti Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, emphasized that with rising cancer rates in the country, there is an urgency to address carcinogenic contaminants like GE and 3-MCPD in cooking oils. Needed.
These contaminants present in all types of cooking oils can cause cancer in the long run.
“With the rising rates of cancer in India and the widespread use of cooking oils, the concerned government bodies and FSSAI should take steps to enforce these regulations in our country.Mandatory display of compliance with GE and 3-MCP limits is required as per European regulations on the label. ,” Dr. Bhargava said.
Dr AR Sharma, Founder and Chairman, AP Organics Ltd, Dhuri, said, “While Europe has been at the forefront in imposing stringent regulations on GE and 3-MCPD, Indian regulatory bodies are also working to establish limits for these pollutants. are doing." Present in improperly processed oils.
“Due to our rigorous processing conditions, our processed and packaged brands or rice bran oils are trans-fat-free and fully compliant with new EU food safety regulations regarding GE and 3-MCPD contaminants .This shows your dedication to consumer health and safety,'' he said.
Dhuri said, in collaboration with AP Organics Ltd, other industry leaders including direct-selling company Vestige have updated their labels on their brands to comply with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD.
