Edible Fats and Oils Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 68 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Oils/oilseeds/fats Processing/handling Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract No person may, in the manufacture or preparation of any food for sale, use any fat or oil unless such fat or oil: (a) is an edible fat or oil; (b) is butter or margarine; or (c) has been duly assessed and, if necessary, authorized under the Novel Foods Regulations. Regulation 4 prohibits the importation, manufacture and preparation of any edible fat or oil obtained from any slaughtered animal which was found to be unfit for human consumption. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt