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EDIBLE OILS Kapoor, CEO and Secretary-General, that brands cannot mislead consumers nised certifying authority,” the draft
ASCI, said: “These draft guidelines on about the environmental benefi ts by guidelines added. For claims pertain-
SEA urges government to hike duty difference environmental/green claims are a cru- highlighting the absence of a damaging ing to the product being compostable,
cial step to ensure that consumers who ingredient if it is not usually found in biodegradable, recyclable, non-toxic,
between crude & refi ned palm oil wish to support green brands have the competing products. free-of, advertisers should qualify the
correct information to make informed aspects to which such claims are be-
The Solvent Extractors’ Associ- 7.5%, “serving the interests of the crease in Non-Performing Assets (NPA) decisions. These guidelines set a stan- “Certifi cations and Seals of ing attributed. They should be backed
ation of India (SEA) has demanded refi ning industry in Malaysia and Indo- for supporting banks and shareholders, dard for advertisers and aim to foster a Approval should make clear which by “reliable scientifi c evidence” to
that the government should increase nesia,” Mr. Jhunjhunwala said. In light along with heightened unemployment culture of transparency and authenticity attributes of the product or service indicate if the product will break
the duty difference between crude and of this, SEA has once again appealed to in the industry and the value chain. in advertising in the best interest of the have been evaluated by the certifi er, down within a reasonably short period
refi ned palm oil to 15% from 7.5% to the Government to raise the duty diffe- consumers.” and the basis of such certifi cation pro- of time after disposal, and whether
curb imports of refi ned cooking oil and rence from 7.5% to 15% between crude Ban on exports of deoiled ricebran vided. Certifi cations and seals used the product is free of elements that
protect domestic players. In a letter to and refi ned palm oil. The President also expressed con- Misleading consumers in an advertisement should be from can lead to environmental hazards,
its members, SEA President, Mr. Ajay cern over the ban on exports of deoiled The draft guidelines also stressed a nationally or internationally recog- the draft guidelines added.
Jhunjhunwala pointed out that the India’s imports of vegetable oils ricebran (DORB). “The ban negatively
Indian vegetable oil refi ning industry, reached an all-time high of 167.1 lakh affects solvent extraction, without serving INDUSTRIAL PARK
comprising of edible and non-edible tonnes during the recently concluded its intended purpose of reducing dairy
oils, is facing challenges. 2022-23 oil year (November-October), costs as deoiled ricebran price has least Silox India acquires 35-acres of land from Arete Group
with edible oil shipments hitting a impact on milk and dairy prices,” he said.
“The Indian edible oil industry, with record high of 164.7-lakh tonnes. The at Dahej
a size of Rs. 3 lakh-crore ($35-bn), palm oil segment accounted for almost He added that the price of DORB has
holds signifi cant importance. Over the 60% of imports. “The landed prices sharply dropped to nearly Rs. 13,500 Arete Group, a business conglom- achieving our growth objectives. The
last 12 years, Indonesia and Malaysia of RBD palmolein is lesser than CPO per tonne, from Rs. 18,000 per tonne in erate, has announced the acquisition facilities offered by PIP, coupled with
have imposed higher export taxes on due to exporting countries imposing August 2023, following the ban. “SEA of 35-acres of prime industrial land by its environmentally conscious ap-
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) compared to re- higher export tax-cess on raw material. strongly urges the concerned ministries Silox India Pvt. Ltd., a leading manu- proach, provide us with a collaborative
fi ned oil to protect their refi ning indus- This situation poses a signifi cant threat not to extend the ban on DORB exports facturer of inorganic chemicals head- environment to thrive. We anticipate
try. This has made refi ned oil cheaper, to the profi tability and viability of our beyond end November 2023. We will quartered in Belgium, at Payal Industrial that this partnership will not only
rendering Indian capacity redundant refi ning industry, with many units now also be meeting the concerned Minis- Park (PIP) in Dahej, Gujarat. enhance our production capacity but
and unutilised,” he said. In India, the functioning solely as packers,” he said. ters and senior offi cials in the coming also contribute to the overall success
duty differential between CPO and Mr. Jhunjhunwala said this scenario is days, hoping for a positive outcome,” PIP, developed and promoted by of both Silox India and PIP,” said
refi ned palm oil has been reduced to undesirable as it could lead to an in- he told the members of the associations. the Arete Group, is India’s largest Mr. Prakash Raman, Managing Direc-
privately integrated industrial park, tor, Silox India.
DRAFT GUIDELINES strategically located within the Dahej ent treatment plant. “The collabora-
ASCI proposes guidelines to check greenwashing Petroleum, Chemicals, and Petrochemi- tive environment at PIP is expected to “This collaboration is a testament
cals Investment Region (PCPIR). enhance Silox India’s capacity by to the attractiveness of PIP as a preferred
in advertisements Approved by the Government of Gujarat, 30-40% compared to its current capabi- destination for leading global players
the park, spread over 3,500-acres, has lities, fostering growth and innovation,” a in the chemical industry. Arete Group
To ensure that advertisers’ green has released draft guidelines for emission will occur only in two years been planned by engineering and con- statement from Arete Group said. remains committed to facilitating stra-
claims are true and evidence-based, public consultation till December 31. or over a longer time period. Ads also struction giant, CH2M Hill, and caters tegic partnerships and contributing to
the Advertising Standards Council of The draft guidelines state that absolute cannot make carbon offset-related to the requirements of water-intensive “As a manufacturer of inorganic the growth of the industrial landscape
India (ASCI) has proposed guidelines claims such as ’environment friendly’, claims that represent an emission and polluting industries. Facilities at chemicals, our collaboration with PIP in Gujarat,” added Mr. Siraj Saiyed,
that aim to bring transparency and ‘eco-friendly’ ‘sustainable’, and ‘planet reduction that is required by law. PIP include water access, and an effl u- signifi es a strategic move towards Arete Group.
accountability in environmental claims- friendly’ must be supported by a “high
based advertising. These guidelines level of substantiation”. In addition, It also stated that green claims must Tata Chemicals bags CII’s IP award
also aim to check greenwashing. The advertisers must also specify whether be based on the “full life cycle” of the
draft guidelines focus on various green the environmental claim refers to the advertised product or service. “Claims Tata Chemicals Ltd. was recognised The award aims to celebrate enter- institutions, and informs the govern-
claims, including positive impact on entire product, packaging or service. that are based on only part of an adver- in the ‘Large Manufacturing – Trade- prises fostering a culture of intellectual ment about IP-driven enterprises,
environment, carbon offset, and bio- tised product or service’s life cycle must marks’ category at the CII Industrial property (IP) generation and protection engaging them in policy-making exer-
degradable claims. In the case of carbon offset claims, not mislead consumers about the total Intellectual Property Award 2023 during for business and economic growth. It cises. Tata Chemicals and its subsidia-
the draft guidelines stated that adver- environmental impact of the product or the 9th International Conference on highlights achievements in the public ries cumulatively have fi led 204 patent
The self-regulatory industry body tisers must disclose if the reduction in service,” the draft added. Ms. Manisha IPR held in New Delhi recently. domain, establishes links with academic applications.

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