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On March 22, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) modified its food safety and standards related to Shea butter and Borneo tallow nut oil (or Sal nut oil).

Assuming a normal 2021 monsoon season (June-September) and favorable weather conditions, India’s total oilseed production in market year (MY) 2021/22 (October-September) is forecast to rise four percent to 39.9 million metric tons (MMT), based on expectations of near normal oilseed crop yields.

Pakistan’s Marketing Year (MY) (October/September) 2021/22 edible oil imports are anticipated to be a record 3.7 million metric tons (MMT), up five percent over the previous year to meet increased demand.