The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India has recently issued a document dated 22nd July, 2019 stating the ill-effects of trans-fat and the compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018 (“Regulations”).
Food establishments like bakeries, sweet shops and other food outlets are encouraged to use healthier fat/oil options, thereby reducing the trans fat content in the foods. The food establishments which uses trans-fat free fats/oil and do not have industrial trans-fat more than 0.2 g per 100 g of the food, in compliance with the Regulations can voluntarily display “Trans Fat Free” logo in their outlets and on their food products.
