Amendments on the list of claims for edible vegetable oils

SI. No.

Edible Vegetable Oil

Claims

(1)

(2)

(3)

1.

Coconut Oil/Virgin Coconut Oil

(i)         Contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily metabolized.

2.

Corn Oil 

1. Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, linoleic acid); 
2. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels. 

3.

Cottonseed Oil 

1. Rich in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega6 PUFA, linoleic acid); 
2. Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that helps to maintain normal blood cholesterol levels; 
3. Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. 

4.

Groundnut Oil 

1. Contains Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6

PUFA) that helps lowering of cholesterol; 

2. Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. 

5.

Linseed/Flax Seed Oil 

1. Rich in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid); 
2. Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

6.

Mustard/Rapeseed Oil (Low

Erucic) 

1. Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain blood cholesterol levels; 
2. Contains Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha linolenic acid); 
3. Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.

7.

Mustard Oil 

1. Contains Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA) ;
2. Alpha linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels ;
3. Contains Tocopherols which are natural antioxidants. 

8.

Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil/Extra virgin Olive oil 

1. Rich in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that helps to maintain blood cholesterol levels; 
2. Contains polyphenols which are natural antioxidants.