Platts clarifies UCO FOB Straits specification

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, wishes to clarify its Used Cooking Oil FOB Straits quality specification.

In line with a subscriber note published Aug. 1, 2022, Platts-assessed biodiesel feedstock Used Cooking Oil (UCO) FOB Straits (UCFCC00) product quality and purity specifications are: FFA: 5%, maximum MIU: 2%, maximum sulfur: 40 ppm, Iodine: 50 gr per 100 gr minimum, Wax content: 300 ppm maximum as well as ISCC-certified and RED-compliant material.

In addition, Proof of Sustainability, Annex VII and Right to Audit needs to be provided by the seller.

Please send any feedback, questions or comments to MRTS_biofuelsandfeedstocks@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com.

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