Effective June 1, 2026, a significant change will take place in the domestic used cooking oil collection system: MOHU MOL Zrt. will not continue its cooperation with Biofilter Zrt. According to the service provider’s official statement and professional positions from relevant state authorities—including the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) and the Ministry of Agriculture—the collection system for used cooking oil originating from catering establishments is undergoing a transformation. However, the service will remain uninterrupted in the future under direct contractual arrangements.
Conclusion of the Concession Agreement and Key Deadlines
According to the official press release published by Biofilter Zrt. on May 15, 2026, MOHU MOL Zrt. will terminate its concession cooperation with the company effective June 1, 2026. This date represents an administrative milestone for the hospitality sector. However, the market-leading waste collection company emphasizes that the transformation of the business relationship does not in any way jeopardize the physical continuity of collection and transportation services.
Exemption from the Waste Concession: Professional and Authority Positions
The most important legal and professional basis for the new operational framework is the fact that a specific category of used cooking oil is legally excluded from the scope of the central waste concession. Under the regulations, used cooking oil from catering establishments is not part of the concession if it has come into contact with materials of animal origin. The concession obligation remains valid exclusively in the specific case where a catering establishment can demonstrably prove that the used fat has not come into contact with any animal-derived products during its use. This differentiated legal situation is clearly confirmed by three independent, official documents:
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The official professional position of the Ministry of Agriculture.
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The relevant professional opinion of the National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH).
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An independent legal expert opinion.
Continuity of Service and New Contractual Structures
Exiting the concession framework means that after June 1, 2026, Biofilter Zrt. will continue to provide the collection and transportation of used cooking oil that has come into contact with animal-derived materials under direct contractual structures. The company continues its operations relying on decades of industry experience, the necessary regulatory permits, and the internationally recognized ISCC certification. The logistics background ensuring nationwide coverage and the fully digitized administrative system guarantee a smooth, predictable, and lawful process. According to the official briefing, a significant proportion of partners have already proactively arranged for the administrative continuity of their waste collection.
Quantitative Data and Customer Service Contact Information
A dedicated online platform is available for concluding direct market contracts. For those partners who have not yet settled their transportation terms for the period after June 1, 2026, Biofilter Zrt. provides expedited administration through the following contacts:
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Central customer service e-mail: ugyfelszolgalat@biofilter.hu
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Central phone number: +36 80 442 999
References and Official Sources:
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Original Official Statement (Biofilter Zrt.): Used Cooking Oil Collection Information 2026
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State/Authority Guidelines (NÉBIH position published on Biofilter’s site): Professional Opinion on Animal By-products and Used Cooking Oil (PDF)