The cooking oil is collected by KB Energy Corporation employees based in Tiruchi from the restaurant. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Initiative of the RepurePosipuside Soundie Coacty Oil (Ruco), initiated by the Indian Food Safety and Standard Office (FSSAI) to collect used oil from food manufacturers and convert to biofuels in recent years, has gained traction, especially at festivals.
KB Energy Corporation based in Tiruvanaikovil, FSSAI-LICECENCED START-UP, which buys oil from more than 2,000 restaurants, eating units, sweet manufacturers, canteens in educational institutions and hospitals in Tiruchi, Tiruchi, Tiruchi, Tiruchi, Tiruch, Tiruvar, Tiruvar, Tiruvar, Tiruchi, Tiruvar, Tiruvar Mayiladam, My, and Mayiladam, and Mayiladam, and Mayiladam, and Mayiladam, and Mayiladurai, and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and Mayiladam and used oil before Deepavali. During the normal period, 15 to 20 tons of oil used per month are collected.
“Dealers of fried refugees use up to 50 liters of oil a day. Larger companies use up to 100 liters. According to FSSAI standards, at least 20 to 25% of the oil used can be distributed on Saturday.
In Tamil Nadu and approximately 64 throughout India there are three biofuel plants, said Mr. Kishore. “After a slow start, the collection of oil was initially used, and many jobs were generated in allied fields for young entrepreneurs. There is a growing awareness of the toxicity of used cooking oil that could cause serious health problems,” he said.
After the assembly, the oil used is filtered and stored in large barrels and tanks in Tiruvanaikovil.
“Since we are authorized by aggregators, licensed FSSAI and BIODSESEL Association in India, we can only supply used oil manufacturers. Those who do not have a license tend to sell used oils to be used again by smaller restaurants, up to four to five times.
Food safety
The district administration has recommended consumers to ensure that they buy their traditional sweets, Savy and pastries prepared for Deepavali this year, from dealers who follow the FSSAI standards and have a valid hygiene certificate.
According to Saturday, it would be found that those who found themselves to work without a certificate were prosecuted. The public can submit its complaints related to foods to WhatsApp number 9444042322 or by e-mail tired
Complaints can be registered in an application for food consumer TN or Connect food safety. Consumer complaints can be recorded on
Published – October 11, 2025 17:43
