New Delhi: Health experts have stressed the need for glycidyl ester (GE) and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diyl ester (3-MCPD) to conform to European safety standards. cooking oil, arguing that their presence poses significant health risks. GE and 3-MCPD are contaminants that can be found in improperly processed cooking oil, and Europe recently set limits on the permissible amounts of such contaminants, which experts say are linked to heart disease and may cause cancer and other serious health problems.

Dr Praveen Chandra, chairman and head of the department of cardiology at Medanta, stressed that ensuring the safety of cooking oil is of paramount importance

“The presence of GE and 3-MCPD pose significant health risks, particularly to cardiovascular health. These contaminants have been linked to heart disease and other serious health issues.

The recent EU regulation, which sets maximum levels for these contaminants in food, is an important step towards protecting consumers.”

Dr. Chandra said consumers should choose cooking oils that comply with these regulations to protect their heart health and overall well-being.

As manual Classifying these pollutants as probable carcinogens, oncologists in India are also urging government bodies and manufacturers to ensure compliance with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD and mention this compliance on the labels.

Dr Rahul BhargavaThe Principal Director, Department of Oncology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, emphasized that with the rising cancer rates in the country, there is an urgent need to address carcinogenic contaminants like GE and 3-MCPD in cooking oils.

These contaminants present in all types of cooking oils can cause cancer in the long run.

“With the rising cancer rates in India and the widespread use of cooking oils, the concerned government bodies and FSSAI should take steps to enforce these regulations in our country. GE and 3-MCPD limits as per European regulations on labels Mandatory demonstration of compliance is required,” said Dr. Bhargava.

Dr AR Sharma, Founder and Chairman, AP Organics Ltd, Dhuri, said, “While Europe has been at the forefront in imposing stringent regulations on GE and 3-MCPD, Indian regulatory bodies are also working to establish limits for these pollutants. are doing.” Present in improperly processed oils.

“Due to our stringent processing conditions, our processed and packaged brands of rice bran oil are trans-fat-free and fully compliant with the new EU food safety regulations with respect to GE. 3-MCPD Contaminant, “This reflects our dedication to consumer health and safety.”

In collaboration with AP Organics Ltd., other industry leaders, including direct-selling company Vestige, have updated their labels to show compliance with European safety standards for GE and 3-MCPD on their brands, Dhuri said.