Refined Sunflower Oil
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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)?
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