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Food safety officials have repeatedly warned that improperly stored or adulterated edible oil can pose health risks. Oil sold in loose form may also be vulnerable to contamination if it is handled or stored in unsuitable containers. One of the major concerns is adulteration.

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up its scrutiny of loose (unpacked) edible oil across Maharashtra, with Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe warning that violations could lead to strict action, including imprisonment up to seven years. It has raised concerns over the safety and quality of cooking oil sold without proper packaging or labelling. The crackdown, associated with FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has brought renewed attention to the risks consumers may face when buying oil from unregulated sources.

Loose edible oil is commonly sold in local markets and small shops, often at cheaper prices than branded, packaged products. However, consumers may have limited information about its source, manufacturing process, ingredients, expiry date or storage conditions.

Concerns over loose oil

Food safety officials have repeatedly warned that improperly stored or adulterated edible oil can pose health risks. Oil sold in loose form may also be vulnerable to contamination if it is handled or stored in unsuitable containers.