Resolution No. 1897 of 1997 regulating the production and refining of vegetable oils by subjecting them to the Regulating Decree No. 2680 of 1977.

This Resolution defines requirements for labelling, production, hydrogenation and refinement of vegetable oil. These requirements must be in conformity with Resolutions No. 2680 of 1977, and be classified under No. 49 of the attached list, No. 824 of 1966 and No. 2275/N of 1/9/1991. Furthermore, factories producers of vegetable oils shall be provided with natural airing, a treatment unit for waste water, warning system, fire fighting system, instruments and equipment for protection against insects and rodents, instruments and equipment for disinfection of factories, etc. Workers shall be subject to the provisions of Resolution No. 460 of 1946 on personal hygiene. This Resolution also prohibits smoking in installations and depositories.