New JSA Standard Issued: "Quality Standards and Test Methods for Recycled UC Oil (Waste Cooking Oil)"

The Japan Standards Association (JSA) (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Hiroshi Asahi) issued the JSA standard "JSA-S1029:2026 Recycled UC Oil" on March 30, 2026. This JSA standard was primarily developed by Nakagawa Yushi Shoten Co., Ltd. In recent years, the demand for "recycled UC oil (waste cooking oil)" as a raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and biofuels has rapidly increased both domestically and internationally, in line with the goal of achieving a decarbonized society. However, appropriate quality control corresponding to the final product's application (feed, fuel, chemical products, etc.) and ensuring traceability across the supply chain have become pressing issues. This standard clarifies quality standards and test methods that align with industry practices, aiming to support smooth commercial transactions and revitalize the recycling business. The standard covers terminology and definitions, facility and process management, types and quality, test methods, and labeling. It also includes information on JSA standards themselves, which are private standards issued by the JSA to facilitate diverse development needs and rapid development schedules. The JSA group, centered around the Japan Standards Association, was established in December 1945 to develop, disseminate, and promote standardization and management techniques. As Japan's comprehensive standardization body, the group handles the development of JIS, international standards (ISO/IEC), and JSA standards, among other services.