| Abstract: | Further Development of Codex Alimentarius Standards for Oils and Fats Further development of Codex Alimentarius standards for oils and fats, which was discussed at the 7th meeting of the Codex Committee in London, is reported. Limits of fatty acid composition of individual oils and fats, problems of solvent residues as well as the development of new standards for lowerucic rapeseed oil, low calorie spreads, coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil were discussed at the above meeting. It has already been realized that the Recommended Standards have a significant impact both on harmonization work within the European Community and international development of food legislation. |
