15400000 – Animal or vegetable oils and fats

Animal or vegetable oils and fats code description

The category “Animal or vegetable oils and fats” encompasses various types of oils and fats derived from animals or plants. These oils and fats can be further classified into subcategories. The first subcategory is “Crude animal or vegetable oils and fats,” which refers to unrefined oils and fats obtained directly from animals or plants. The second subcategory is “Refined oils and fats,” which includes oils and fats that have undergone a refining process to remove impurities and enhance their quality. Lastly, the subcategory “Edible fats” comprises oils and fats that are suitable for consumption. These categories are useful for suppliers and contracting authorities in the European Union to identify and classify procurement notices related to animal or vegetable oils and fats.