RESPONSIBLE GROWTH INDEX
Rating for Animal Or Vegetable Oils, Their Respective Cleavage Products, Waxes, Prepared Edible Fats
Covers:
- Animal or vegetable fats and oil and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes.
Relevance and Impact
The production and distribution of animal or vegetable oils, their cleavage products, waxes, and prepared edible fats face increasing scrutiny due to environmental and social concerns. Businesses in this sector are under pressure to mitigate the environmental impact of their production processes, including deforestation, water usage, and waste management. Furthermore, consumers and regulatory bodies are placing higher demands on sustainability, ethical sourcing, and transparency in the supply chain.
The REGI Rating System for Animal or Vegetable Oils, Their Respective Cleavage Products, Waxes, and Prepared Edible Fats addresses these challenges by providing a structured approach to sustainability based on Environmental, Social, Economic, and Governance (ESEG) criteria. This framework empowers stakeholders to:
- Enhance Environmental Stewardship: By adopting sustainable practices in sourcing and production, businesses can reduce their ecological footprint, from resource usage to waste management.
- Promote Ethical Sourcing: A focus on responsible sourcing ensures that products are ethically obtained, aligning with consumer expectations and regulatory demands.
- Drive Economic Efficiency: By optimizing production processes and supply chains, businesses can enhance cost efficiency while driving innovation in the industry.
Incorporating these sustainable practices helps companies navigate the complexities of the sector, build consumer trust, and support a more resilient and responsible oil and fat production industry.
What Will I Be Able To Do?
Tangible Benefits:
- Lower production costs by improving energy efficiency and waste management.
- Boost product appeal by meeting eco-friendly and sustainability standards.
- Improve supply chain reliability, reducing risks and costs.
- Access green funding and investment opportunities.
- Avoid legal risks related to environmental or ethical violations.
- Enhance profit margins by using renewable energy and optimizing resources.
Intangible Benefits:
- Foster a safe and healthy workplace, enhancing employee well-being and retention.
- Build a strong brand image as a sustainable and responsible company.
- Gain customer trust through transparency in production and environmental impact.
- Increase market competitiveness by aligning with global sustainability goals.
What Will I Get?
This certification guides animal or vegetable oils, their respective cleavage products, waxes, and prepared edible fats products companies by incorporating the following scopes:
Environmental Scope:
1. Adoption of sustainable practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.
2. Implementation of green technologies and reduction of carbon footprints.
3. Promotion of resource optimization to minimize environmental impact.
Social Scope:
1. Ensuring fair labor practices, safe working conditions, and employee well-being.
2. Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace.
3. Enhancing community engagement and fostering positive social impacts.
Governance Scope:
1. Strengthening compliance with regulations, data privacy, and intellectual property protection.
2. Establishing transparent and ethical business practices.
3. Implementing robust governance structures to mitigate legal and operational risks.
Economic and Geopolitical Scope:
1. Encouraging market diversification and strategic partnerships.
2. Developing risk management strategies to address economic and geopolitical uncertainties.
3. Fostering innovation to create new market opportunities and drive economic resilience.
Innovation and Market Leadership Scope:
1. Promoting responsible and ethical practices.
2. Differentiating companies through sustainable product offerings and innovative solutions.
3. Enhancing brand reputation and market positioning as leaders in responsible technology.
Certification Levels
REGI Responsible Products Certification Levels
Certification Level
Points Range
Description
1-STAR
Certified Level
40-49
Ideal for those initiating sustainable practices. A step towards a more responsible and eco-friendly approach.
2-STAR
Bronze Level
50-59
For entities committed to advancing sustainability initiatives. Recognizes efforts in resource efficiency and waste reduction.
3-STAR
Silver Level
60-69
Suitable for organizations with a substantial commitment to sustainability. Acknowledges achievements in various aspects of responsible practices.
4-STAR
Gold Level
70-79
Honors entities showcasing a high level of dedication to sustainable practices. Acknowledges excellence in resource efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and waste management.
5-STAR
Platinum Level
80+
Represents the pinnacle of REGI certification. Signifies profound dedication to holistic sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Fee Structure
Registration Fee (Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹25,000
Non-Member
₹30,000
Certification Fee(Rs)
REGI Founding Member
₹1,25,000
REGI Annual Member
₹1,80,000
REGI Annual Member
₹2,25,000
NOTES:
- Registration fee is a one-time fee paid at the beginning of the certification process.
- Fee is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Certification fee is the main fee for assessing and certifying your product, service, or project.
- Registration, Precertification and Certification fee are non-refundable
Payment Details:
Payment can be conveniently done through a Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
Resources
Abridged List of References:
How Can I Apply REGI To My Products?
Get my products REGI Certified!
Detailed Scope (As Per GST Classification)
Chapter Codes
Heading Codes
Heading Description
Chapter 15
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Animal or vegetable fats and oil and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes.
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1501
Pig Fats (including Lard) and Poultry fat, other than that of Heading 0209 or 1503
15011000 HS Codes Lard
15012000 HS Codes Other pig fat
15019000 HS Codes Other
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1502
Fats of Bovine Animals, Sheep or Goats, other than those of Heading 1503
15021010 HS Codes Mutton tallow
15021090 HS Codes Other
15029010 HS Codes Unrendered fats
15029020 HS Codes Rendered fats or solvent extraction fats
15029090 HS Codes Other
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1503
Lard Stearin, Lard Oil, Oleostearin, Oleo-Oil and Tallow Oil, not emulsified or mixed or otherwise prepared
15030000 HS Codes LARD STEARIN, LARD OIL, OLEOSTEARIN, OLEO-OIL AND TALLOW OIL, NOT EMULSIFIED OR MIXED OR OTHERWISE PREPARED
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1504
Fats and Oils and their fractions, of fish or marine mammals, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
15041010 HS Codes Cod liver oil
15041091 HS Codes Squid liver oil
15041099 HS Codes Other
15042010 HS Codes Fish body oil
15042020 HS Codes Fish lipid oil
15042030 HS Codes Sperm oil
15042090 HS Codes Other
15043000 HS Codes Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals
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1505
Wool grease and fatty substances derived therefrom (including lanolin)
15050010 HS Codes Wool alcohol (including lanolin alcohol)
15050020 HS Codes Wool grease, crude
15050090 HS Codes Other
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1506
Other animal fats and oils and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
15060010 HS Codes Neats Foot oil and fats from bone or waste
15060090 HS Codes Other
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1507
Soya-bean oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
15071000 HS Codes Crude oil, whether or not degummed
15079010 HS Codes Edible grade
15079090 HS Codes Other
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1508
Groundnut Oil and its fractions, whether or not refined but not chemically modified
15081000 HS Codes Crude oil
15089010 HS Codes Deodorized (Salad Oil)
15089091 HS Codes Edible grade
15089099 HS Codes Other
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1509
Olive Oil and its fractions, whether or not refined but not chemically modified
15091000 HS Codes Virgin
15099010 HS Codes Edible grade
15099090 HS Codes Other
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1510
Other Oils and their fractions, obtained, solely from olives, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, including blends of these oils or fractions with oils or fractions of heading 1509
15100010 HS Codes Crude oil
15100091 HS Codes Edible grade
15100099 HS Codes Other
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1511
Palm Oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified New Amendment Data Date 24.12.2007.
15111000 HS Codes Crude oil
15119010 HS Codes Refined bleached deodorised palm oil
15119020 HS Codes Refined bleached deodorised palmolein
15119030 HS Codes Refinded bleached deodorised palm stearin
15119090 HS Codes Other
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1512
Sunflower Seed, Safflower or Cotton Seed Oil and their fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified Sunflower Seed or Safflower Oil and fractions thereof
15121110 HS Codes Sunflower seed oil
15121120 HS Codes Safflower seed oil (kardi seed oil)
15121910 HS Codes Sunflower oil, edible grade
15121920 HS Codes Sunflower oil, non-edible grade (other than crude oil)
15121930 HS Codes Safflower oil, edible grade
15121940 HS Codes Saffloer oil, non-edible grade
15121990 HS Codes Other
15122100 HS Codes Crude oil, whether or not gossypol has been removed
15122910 HS Codes Edible grade
15122990 HS Codes Other
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1513
Coconut (Copra), Palm Kernel or Babassu oil and fractions thereof, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified Coconut (Copra) oil and its fractions
15131100 HS Codes Crude oil
15131900 HS Codes Other
15132110 HS Codes Palm kernel oil
15132120 HS Codes Babassu oil
15132910 HS Codes Palm kernel oil and its fractions
15132920 HS Codes Babassu oil and its fractions edible grade
15132930 HS Codes Babassu oil and its fractions, other than edible grade
15132990 HS Codes Other
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1514
Rape, Colza or Mustard oil and its fractions thereof, whether or not refined , but not chemically modified Low erucic acid rape or colza oil and its factions
15141110 HS Codes Colza oil
15141120 HS Codes Rape oil
15141190 HS Codes Other
15141910 HS Codes Refined colza oil of edible grade
15141920 HS Codes Refined rapeseed oil of edible grade
15141990 HS Codes Other
15149110 HS Codes Colza oil
15149120 HS Codes Mustard oil
15149190 HS Codes Rapeseed oil
15149910 HS Codes Refined colza oil of edible grade
15149920 HS Codes Refined mustard oil of edible grade
15149930 HS Codes Refined rapeseed oil of edible grade
15149990 HS Codes Other
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1515
Other fixed vegetable fats and Oils (including Jojoba oil) and their fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified Linseed Oil and its fractions
15151100 HS Codes Crude oil
15151910 HS Codes Edible grade
15151990 HS Codes Other
15152100 HS Codes Crude oil
15152910 HS Codes Edible grade
15152990 HS Codes Other
15153010 HS Codes Edible grade
15153090 HS Codes Other
15155010 HS Codes Crude oil
15155091 HS Codes Edible grade
15155099 HS Codes Other
15159010 HS Codes Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following chul moogra oil, mawra oil, kokam oil, tobacco seed oil, sal oil
15159020 HS Codes Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following neem seed oil, karanj oil, silk cotton seed oil,
15159030 HS Codes Fixed vegetable oils, namely the following cardamom oil, chillies or capsicum oil, turmeric oil, ajwain seed oil, niger seed oil, garlic oil
15159040 HS Codes Fixed vegetable oils of edible grade namely the following mango kernel oil, mahua oil, rice bran oil Other :
15159091 HS Codes Edible grade
15159099 HS Codes Other
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1516
Animal or Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or eladlnised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared
15161000 HS Codes Animal fats and oils and their fractions
15162011 HS Codes Edible grade
15162019 HS Codes Other
15162021 HS Codes Edible grade
15162029 HS Codes Other
15162031 HS Codes Edible grade
15162039 HS Codes Other
15162091 HS Codes Edible grade
15162099 HS Codes Other
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1517
Margarine; edible mixture or preparations of animal or vegetable fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this chapter, other than edible fats or oils or their fractions of heading 1516
15171010 HS Codes animal origin
15171021 HS Codes Edible grade
15171022 HS Codes Linoxyn
15171029 HS Codes Other
15179010 HS Codes Sal fat (processed or refined)
15179030 HS Codes Imitation lard of animal origin
15179040 HS Codes Imitation lard of vegetable origin
15179090 HS Codes Other
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1518
Animal or Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions, boiled, oxidised, dehydrated, sulphurised, blown, polymerised by heat in Vacuum or in inert gas or otherwise chemically modified, excluding those of heading 1516 : inedible mixtures or preparations of
15180011 HS Codes Edible grade
15180019 HS Codes Other
15180021 HS Codes Edible grade
15180029 HS Codes Other
15180031 HS Codes Edible grade
15180039 HS Codes Other
15180040 HS Codes Other
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1519
Omitted
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1520
Glycerol, crude; glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
15200000 HS Codes GLYCEROL, CRUDE; GLYCEROL WATERS AND GLYCEROL LYES
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1521
Vegetable Waxes (other than triglycerides),beeswax, other insect waxes and spermaceti, whether or not refined or coloured
15211011 HS Codes Edible wax for waxing fresh fruits and vegetables
15211019 HS Codes Other
15211090 HS Codes Other
15219010 HS Codes Beewax whether or not coloured
15219020 HS Codes Shellac wax whether or not coloured
15219090 HS Codes Other
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1522
Degras: residues resulting from the treatment of fatty substances or animal or vegetable waxes
15220010 HS Codes Degras
15220020 HS Codes Soap stocks
15220090 HS Codes Other