notification of the ministry of public health no b.e.2543 2000 fats and oils 6 pages available in thailanguage the notification of the ministry of public health no.22 b.e.2522 1979 fats and oils dated 13 september b.e.2522 1979 the notification of the ministry of public health no.72 b.e.2525 1982 amending the notification of the ministry of public health no.22 dated 19 november b.e.2525 1982 the notification of the ministry of public health no.134 b.e.2534 1991 fats and oils amendment dated 15 february b.e.2537 1991 and the notification of the ministry of public health no.164 b.e.2525 1982 amending the notification of the ministry of public health on fats and oils no.3 dated 19 july b.e.2538 1995 are withdrawn. good manufacturing practice shall be applied for production of fats and oils. covers edible fats and oils such as glyceride of fatty acids derived from plants or animals which are used as food and are packed in sealed containers excluding butter and margarine. in addition this ministerial notification prescribes the following items 1 classification -fats and oils derived from plants -fats and oils derived from animals -mixed fats and oils. 2 production process 3 quality or standards i.e. acid value peroxide value water and volatile matter soa content insoluble impurities odour flavour and free from rancid odour. 4 permissible limits of contaminants i.e. iron and copper in edible fats or oils and in mixed fats and oils not exceeding 5.0 and 0.4 mg 1 kg of fats or oils respectively as for iron and copper in refined fats or oils not exceeding 1.5 and 0.1 mg 1 kg of fats or oils respectively lead not exceeding 0.1 mg 1 kg of fats or oils arsenic not exceeding 0.1 mg 1 kg of fats or oils aflatoxin not exceeding 20 g 1 kg of fats or oils and cyclopropenoid fatty acid not exceeding 0.4 percent by weight. 5 food additives i.e. colour flavours antioxidants antioxidant synergists antifoaming agents and crystallization inhibitor. 6 containers. 7 labelling. licenses for food registration or food labelling issued prior to the enforcement of this ministerial notification will be valid for 2 years. producers or importers who received licenses prior to the enforcement of this ministerial notification must apply for licenses within one year after this ministerial notification comes into force. upon submitting the application the former labels can still be valid for 2 years