On July 19, the corporate standard “Road Transport of Edible Oil Tank Vehicles” was officially released, led by CIMC Vehicles (Group) Co., Ltd. and jointly drafted by Wuhu CIMC Ruijiang Automobile Co., Ltd., Yangzhou CIMC Tonghua Automobile Co., Ltd., and Luoyang CIMC Lingyu Automobile Co., Ltd. This is the first regulatory standard in the field of edible oil tank transportation equipment in China. It plays a significant role in improving industry standards, promoting the safe transportation of edible oil, ensuring food safety, and fostering high-quality industry development.
Investigations have revealed that many general-purpose liquid tankers in China do not have fixed transport media. They transport edible liquids such as syrup and soybean oil, as well as chemical liquids such as coal-based oil, leading to severe “mixed loading” issues. Moreover, the market is flooded with various brands of tankers with inconsistent material quality, leading to numerous “non-standard, non-compliant, and unqualified” factors. These factors pose significant food safety risks in the edible oil tank transport industry.
The implementation of the “Road Transport of Edible Oil Tank Vehicles” standard addresses these industry pain points by fundamentally solving the inherent safety issues of edible oil tank transport equipment. The standard specifies technical requirements, testing methods, inspection rules, markings, factory documents, transportation, and storage for road transport edible oil tank vehicles. This ensures that the quality of tankers can be relied upon and checked against standards, laying a solid foundation for the healthy development of the industry.
“Food-Grade” Materials for Reliable Tankers
Article 33 of the “Food Safety Law” stipulates that containers, tools, and equipment used for storing, transporting, and handling food must be safe, harmless, clean, prevent food contamination, and meet the specific temperature and humidity requirements necessary to ensure food safety. This standard further clarifies the material requirements for critical components: the tank body material that comes into contact with the medium must meet the food hygiene standards of GB 4806. The tank’s cylinder, heads, wave baffles, flanges, and pipe fittings should be made of austenitic stainless steel. This material’s high corrosion resistance and antioxidant performance, compared to low-carbon steel and aluminum alloy, better meet food hygiene safety requirements, providing the first effective barrier to prevent oil contamination and deterioration.
European Technical Standards Safeguard “Tip of the Tongue” Safety
In terms of complete vehicle technology, CIMC Vehicles, guided by the “Road Transport of Edible Oil Tank Vehicles” standard and leveraging the global resource platform, conducts “China-Europe R&D interaction” and shares the production organization of core semi-trailer components worldwide. By introducing European technology and customizing production for domestic edible oil transport scenarios, CIMC Vehicles has significantly improved the sanitation level, ease of cleaning, and inspectability of domestic edible oil transport vehicles. The specialized tankers feature integrated wave baffles and cleaning ring designs, significantly enhancing the inner wall smoothness, reducing residual discharge rates, and making cleaning easier. With industry-leading insulation technology and high-tech insulation materials, these tankers are more suitable for transporting edible oil products. The use of IoT, big data applications, and intelligent production ensures traceable and more stable quality. These industry-leading technologies safeguard “safety on the tip of the tongue.”
Practicing High-Quality Development, Creating New Production Capabilities, and Continuously Ensuring Food Safety
Looking ahead, CIMC Vehicles will be guided by the spirit of the 20th Third Plenary Session, fully practicing the concept of high-quality development, adhering to innovation-driven strategies, and accelerating the creation of new production capabilities. They will continue to create new value for global users and contribute to the “last mile” of safe food transportation.
