Fats, Oils and Related Products

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SECOND EDITION
(Revised 2001)

VOLUME 8

THE CODEX ALIMENTARIUS

Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme
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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Rome, 2001

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Table of Contents

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1. Codex General Standard for Fats and Oils

Codex Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CODEX STAN 19-1981, Rev. 2 - 1999)

SECTION 2. Codex Standards for Fats and Oils from Vegetable Sources

Codex Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX-STAN 210 - 1999)
Codex Standard for Olive Oil, Virgin and Refined and for Refined Olive-Pomace Oil (CODEX STAN 33-1981, Rev. 1-1989)

SECTION 3. Codex Standard for Fats and Oils from Animal Sources

Codex Standard for Named Animal Fats (CODEX-STAN 211 - 1999)

SECTION 4. Codex Standards for Fats and Oils Derived from Edible Fats and Oils

Codex Standard for Margarine (CODEX STAN 32-1981)
Codex Standard for Minarine (CODEX STAN 135-1981)

SECTION 5. Codex Code of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Edible Fats and Oils in Bulk

Recommended International Code of Practice for the Storage and Transport of Edible Fats and Oils in Bulk (CAC/RCP 36 - 1987, Rev. 1-1999)