Global Grease Talks: US Hosts Fats and Oils Summit
Published Date: 1/8/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is hosting a public meeting on January 21, 2026, to talk about new global rules for fats and oils that will be discussed in a big international meeting in Malaysia in February. This affects food producers, traders, and consumers by shaping fair trade and safety standards for fats and oils worldwide. If you’re involved in food or trade, now’s the time to share your thoughts and get ready for changes that could impact markets and products.
Analyzed Economic Effects
10 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Proposed Trans‑Fat Reduction Standards
The CCFO will discuss proposed draft revisions to Codex standards intended to reduce trans‑fatty acid (TFA) intake at the CCFO29 session on February 9-13, 2026. The U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026 will review draft U.S. positions and accept comments on these proposed revisions.
Draft Standard for Microbial Omega‑3 Oils
CCFO29 will consider a proposed draft standard for microbial omega‑3 oils during the meeting in Kuala Lumpur on February 9-13, 2026. The January 21, 2026 U.S. public meeting will describe draft U.S. positions and take public comments on that proposed standard.
Revision to Olive Oil Standards
Revision of the Standard for olive oil and olive pomace oil (CXS 33-1981) is on the CCFO29 agenda for February 9-13, 2026 and will be discussed at the U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026. Stakeholders may review draft U.S. positions and submit comments ahead of the international session.
Named Vegetable Oils: Adding New Oils
Discussion papers to revise the Standard for named vegetable oils (CXS 210-1999) to include shea butter and to include virgin coconut oil are listed on the CCFO29 agenda for February 9-13, 2026. The U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026 will cover draft U.S. positions and accept comments on those proposals.
Adjusting Stearic Acid Limits for Sunflower Oil
A discussion paper to adjust stearic acid content for high oleic acid sunflower seed oil in the Standard for named vegetable oils (CXS 210-1999) is on the CCFO29 agenda (February 9-13, 2026) and will be discussed at the January 21, 2026 U.S. public meeting. Stakeholders can comment on the proposed adjustment.
Review of Acceptable Previous Cargoes List
The CCFO29 agenda includes review of the List of Acceptable Previous Cargoes (Appendix II to CXC 36-1987) during the February 9-13, 2026 session, with discussion at the U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026. This review relates to trade practices for shipping fats and oils.
New Standard Proposal for Sea Buckthorn Oil
CCFO29 will consider a discussion paper on development of a standard for Sea buckthorn oil at the February 9-13, 2026 session. The U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026 will present draft positions and accept comments on this proposal.
Analytical Method for Gamma Oryzanol
Agenda items include the fitness‑for‑purpose assessment of the method for determination of gamma oryzanol in rice bran oil (Standard CXS 210-1999, Appendix Section 5). This topic will be discussed at CCFO29 (February 9-13, 2026) and at the U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026.
Data Collection on PPP and 1,2‑DAG
The CCFO agenda includes an update on the progress for the collection of scientific data and information related to PPP and 1,2‑DAG; this will be discussed at CCFO29 (February 9-13, 2026) and at the January 21, 2026 U.S. public meeting. The work concerns scientific data collection tied to standards development.
Framework for Decision‑Tree Data Collection
CCFO29 will discuss development of a framework for data collection on Section 3.2.3 footnote (c) (a decision tree) at the February 9-13, 2026 session; the U.S. public meeting on January 21, 2026 will cover related U.S. draft positions and accept comments. The framework is linked to follow‑up on CAC47 directive.
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