QUALITY AND SAFETY OF OIL AND OIL PRODUCTS:CURRENT ISSUES
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Oil quality, oil safety, edible oils, petroleum products, oil adulteration, analytical methods, contaminants, oxidation, storage conditions, environmental pollution, oil spill, regulatory standards, food safety, heavy metals, Industry 4.0, traceability, authentication, public health, risk assessment, oil processing.Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted challenges surrounding the quality and safety of oils and oil products, spanning both petroleum-derived and edible oils. It identifies key current issues, anchored in regulatory gaps, analytical methods, environmental risks, adulteration practices, and public health impacts. This work offers a timely and methodical assessment of current quality and safety concerns across both edible and petroleum-derived oil sectors. It thoroughly integrates analytical science, regulatory analysis, environmental implications, and evolving technological solutions. The article effectively supports future research directions and policy development aimed at ensuring oil product reliability, consumer protection, and environmental stewardship.
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