Here are the key specifications of vegetable oil for export, including quality standards, packaging, and regulatory requirements. These apply broadly to edible oils and massage oil such as

• soybean oil,

• sunflower oil,

• palm oil,

• mustard oil, and

• groundnut oil, depending on the target market:

🌿 1. General Quality Specifications

Parameter

Specification (Typical Range)

Color: Clear, light yellow to golden

Odor & Taste: Odorless or characteristic mild odor, bland taste

Purity:100% pure (no adulterants or contamination)

Moisture:≤ 0.1%

Free Fatty Acids (FFA):≤ 0.1% – 0.3% (Refined), ≤ 5% (Crude)

Peroxide Value:≤ 5 meq/kg for refined oil

Iodine Value:100–140 (varies by oil type)

Saponification Value:180–195 mg KOH/g

Unsaponifiable Matter:≤ 1.5%

Shelf Life:12 to 24 months (depending on oil type and packaging)

 

📦 2. Packaging for Export

• Retail Packs: 500 ml, 1L, 2L, 5L bottles (PET, HDPE, or glass)

• Bulk Packaging:

  • Jerry Cans: 20L, 25L

  • Metal Drums: 180–200 kg

  • Flexi Tanks / ISO Tanks: 20,000–24,000 liters

  • IBC Totes: 1,000 liters

Note: Packaging must comply with the importing country’s food safety and labeling laws.

🌍 3. Certifications Required (Typical for Export)

• FSSAI (India, for manufacturing/export license)

• ISO 22000 / HACCP (Food safety management)

• Halal / Kosher (If applicable to market)

• Phytosanitary Certificate (for crude oils)

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) from NABL-accredited lab

• MSDS / TDS: For industrial-grade or cosmetic-grade oils

🚢 4. Export Documentation Checklist

• Commercial Invoice

• Packing List

• Bill of Lading / Airway Bill

• Certificate of Origin

• Quality & Health Certificate

• SGS or Intertek Inspection Report (if required)

• Insurance Certificate

📊 Example: Refined Sunflower Oil Specification

• Moisture: max 0.1%

• FFA: max 0.1%

• Peroxide Value: max 5 meq/kg

• Color: Light yellow, clear

• Odor: Neutral

• Shelf Life: 12 months

Would you like a sample specification sheet or export product label template for any specific type of oil (e.g., mustard, groundnut, sunflower)?