Abstract:
Today India is one of the biggest consumers of edible oil in the world.
However, due to improper packaging, adulteration of edible oil is always
a big worry for the oil manufacturers and consumers. The Government is
also taking serious view about the major health hazard caused due to
adulteration and is committed to ensure safe and sterile packaging of
edible oil in the interest of the health of the average Indian. Currently
more than 90% of edible oil is supplied in the market in unpacked form
or reusable tin packs of 15 kgs. However, 15 kgs. plastic containers are
better material compared to conventional packing as far as safe and
economical packaging is concerned. Beside, 15 kgs, packaging conforms
to the storage mentality of the average Indian household who generally
stock their average yearly requirement of edible oil well in advance in 15
kgs.
