date:Sep 20, 2018
Health Canadas ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) the largest source of industrially produced trans-fats in foods has come into effect today. This was stated by Ginette Petitpas Taylor, the countrys health minister. It is now illegal for manufacturers to add PHOs to foods sold in Canada.
This includes Canadian and imported foods, as well as those prepared in all food service establishments. The ban reflected a commitment made in the mandate letter to the health minister to eliminate tr