> Food grade mineral oil is a petroleum-based mineral oil that is intended 
> for internal consumption. It is used as a food additive and as a lubricant 
> in enema preparations.
> Dr. Joe Carson

Food grade mineral oil is banned in the EU.  We now use vegetable oils.

Best wishes

Peter Edwards
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