Trans Fats on Their Way Out Again!

Health Canada has published a Notice of Proposal (Information Document) signalling its intent to implement the prohibition on the use of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in all foods by adding PHOs to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and Other Adulterating Substances in Foods. This prohibition is proposed to take effect in the summer of 2018, which would allow industry stakeholders time to phase-out the use of PHOs. Interested stakeholders are invited to share and provide...