Consumer protection through a legislative ban on industrially produced trans fatty acids in foods in Denmark

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Legislation has, within a few years, virtually eliminated the intake of industrially produced trans fatty acids (IP-TFA) in Denmark, by banning any food with an IP-TFA content greater than 2% of total fat. This accomplishment has been obtained without noticeable effects on the availability, price or quality of foods previously containing high amounts of IP-TFA. Various public health organizations, including the World Health Organization, have recommended reducing the consumption of IP-TFA, and efforts have been made in several countries to comply, through the mandatory TFA labelling of prepackaged food, societal pressure and industrial initiatives to lower the content of IP-TFA in foods. Yet still, high concentrations of IP-TFA are found in popular foods in several countries including Norway and Sweden. This indicates that millions of people currently have intakes of IP-TFA that increase their risk of coronary heart disease. The Danish experience demonstrates that this risk can be eliminated. © 2006 Taylor & Francis.

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Stender, S., Dyerberg, J., & Astrup, A. (2006, December 1). Consumer protection through a legislative ban on industrially produced trans fatty acids in foods in Denmark. Scandinavian Journal of Food and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482970601069458

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