COCONUT

Coconut Products Standards

Virgin coconut oil

Philippines coconut authority has adopted the national standard for virgin coconut oil as PNS/BAFPS No. 22:2004 ICS 67.200.10 / Amendment 1.2005.

1. Scope

This Standard applies to virgin coconut oil.

2. Description

Coconut oil is derived from the kernel/meal/copra of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Virgin coconut oil is obtained from the fresh and mature kernel of coconut by mechanical or natural means with or without the application of heat, which does not lead to alteration of the oil. Virgin coconut oil is suitable for human consumption in its natural state.

4. Food Additives

None Permitted

5. Hygiene

It is recommended that the product be prepared in accordance with the GMP and HACCP standards.

6. Labelling

The name of the food on the label shall be “Virgin Coconut Oil.”. The provisions of the General Standard for the labeling of Prepackaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1 – 1985 (Rev. 1-1991)) shall apply.

7. Methods of Analysis and Sampling

Based on Codex Alimentarius (Volume 13).

Last updated: 29-04-2008