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2mo ago

French Parliamentary Report Calls for Mandatory Disclosure of Hexane Use in Vegetable Oil Extraction

Lawmakers seek to alert shoppers to a solvent classified as neurotoxic during an EU review of residue limits.

Des huiles en vente dans un supermarché à Buenos Aires, le 23 mai 2024
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Hexane : un rapport parlementaire sonne l'alarme sur les risques du produit dans nos huiles
On peut retrouver des résidus d’hexane notamment dans les huiles de tournesol, de colza ou de soja.

Overview

  • The cross-party mission led by Richard Ramos (MoDem) and Julien Gabarron (RN) urges immediate consumer information when hexane is used to extract oils.
  • Ramos says he will file a bill to require labeling and proposes waiting for forthcoming scientific assessments before considering a ban.
  • EFSA, asked by the European Commission, is re-evaluating hexane residues set under 1996 rules, with conclusions expected in 2027.
  • Industry group Fédération nationale des corps gras says residual levels are extremely low and compliant with the 1 mg/kg limit, noting most solvent is removed even if traces can remain.
  • The report criticizes outdated EU rules, cites missing limits for oilseed meals and animal-derived foods, highlights alternative solvents, and notes oil major Avril declined to be heard.