Ministerial Resolution No. 41 of 2001 prohibiting the possession and trade in used edible oil for the preparation of foodstuff or for human consumption.

This Resolution is composed of 5 articles. the possession or trade in edible oil already used by owners of restaurants or public utilities even if it is treated is prohibited (art. 1). All factories which use edible oil in their products are prohibited to commerce it even if it is treated (art. 2). All factories, restaurants, public utilities, wholesalers and retailers shall keep documents and invoices of the oil source (art. 3). Transgressors will be punished by the imprisonment for at least 6 months and the payment of a penalty not less than Egyptian Pounds (EP) 500 or both (art. 4).