Sri Lanka Customs has informed the 02 remaining importers to re-export their coconut oil stocks containing carcinogens. Katana Refineries, one of the three importers whose oil stocks were found to contain an overdose of carcinogenic Aflatoxin, has re-exported its entire 105 metric tonnes of unrefined coconut oil back to Malaysia. Meanwhile, Ali Brother had brought down a total of 1513.7 metric tonnes of carcinogenic coconut oils in 04 containers and Edirisinghe Edible Oil Company had imported 230 metric tonnes of coconut oil contained in 03 containers. It was confirmed through a second test that the relevant coconut oil stocks contain high levels of Aflatoxin. Thereby, the Sri Lanka Customs ordered the relevant companies to re-export their coconut oil stocks.

Source: The Nation April 18, 2021 09:56 UTC