1998 Delhi oil poisoning
In 1998, adulterated
Cabinet decision with a condition that the date of packing should be prominently displayed.[6] Even though mustard oil is banned as an edible oil in countries like USA, Canada and EU due to its erucic acid content,[7]
the oil is widely used as an edible oil in North India, Pakistan and Nepal.
Legal action
In 1998, the Prevention of Food Adulteration Department booked one trader for adulteration of mustard oil. After a prolonged legal battle, the trader was found guilty and in 2008, was sentenced to just two years imprisonment and a mere ₹5,000 fine.[8]
References
- PMID 11056284.
- S2CID 205941647.
- PMID 11695729.
- ^ "Police focus on cooking oil container in Bihar mass poisoning case". Reuters. 20 July 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ "Sale of loose mustard oil banned". The Tribune. 27 August 1998. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ PTI (20 September 1998). "Delhi Govt to lift ban on mustard oil sale". The Indian Express. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Mustard oil has health risks". The Times of India. 10 June 2012. Archived from the original on 26 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Trader gets 2 years' RI for selling adulterated mustard oil". The Times of India. 27 November 2008. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
