Edible oils

Refined seed oils are traded against the Codex standard for named vegetable oils. Olive oil follows the International Olive Council trade standard.

Origin

Ukraine · Canada · Spain · Egypt

Packing

Flexitank · drums · retail

Usual lot

From 2 × 20 ft

Parameter	Limit
Quality limits, all refined oils
Acid value	0.6 mg KOH/g max
Peroxide value	10 meq O₂/kg max
Matter volatile at 105 °C	0.2% max
Insoluble impurities	0.05% max
Soap content	0.005% max
Iron / copper	1.5 / 0.1 mg/kg max
Iodine value (Wijs), identity range
Sunflower	118–141
Corn (maize)	103–135
Canola (low erucic rapeseed)	105–126 · erucic acid ≤2%
Sesame	104–120
Extra virgin olive oil, IOC
Free acidity (oleic)	0.8% max
Peroxide value	20 meq O₂/kg max
K232 / K270	2.50 / 0.22 max

Inspection

SGS or another agreed surveyor at the load port: certificates of quality and weight.

Terms and payment

FOB, CFR or CIF. Letter of credit at sight.

Sources: Codex Alimentarius CXS 210-1999, Standard for Named Vegetable Oils; International Olive Council trade standard COI/T.15/NC No 3. This sheet is for reference; the specification for your cargo is the one written into your contract. Issued October 2026.