Overview
- Notices were issued to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and the Union Health Ministry after a complaint about reused cooking oil in the informal food sector.
- The Commission directed a state-wise inquiry and asked for an Action Taken Report to be filed within two weeks.
- Proceedings were initiated under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act by a bench led by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo.
- The complaint alleges serious health risks such as cancer, heart disease and liver disorders, alongside water and soil contamination from discarded oil.
- Requested measures include stricter enforcement across agencies, authorised purification and reuse centres, and nationwide public awareness, with official responses pending.