Publication of a regulation limiting trans fatty acids in foods

 

The Regulation (EU) 2019/649 of 24 April 2019 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 as regards trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin sets a maximum level of 2 grams per 100 grams of fat for trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin, in food intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail.

Publication of a regulation limiting trans fatty acids in foods

Moreover food business operators supplying other food business operators with food not intended for the final consumer or not intended for supply to retail, shall ensure that supplied food business operators are provided with information on the amount of trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin, where that amount exceeds 2 grams per 100 grams of fat.

Food which does not comply with this Regulation may continue to be placed on the market until 1 April 2021.