Trans-fats – new Commission Regulation adopted
On 24 April, the Commission adopted a new Regulation to set a maximum limit on the use of industrially produced trans-fat in foods in the EU. The measure aims at protecting consumers' health and providing Europeans with healthier food options.
The new Regulation 2019/649 is amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Main elements of the Regulation:
- A maximum limit of trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin, in food which is intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail, of 2 grams per 100 grams of fat
- Definitions of "fat" and of "'trans fat" in line with the definitions in Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011
- Definition of "retail" in line with Article3(7) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002
- An obligation for business to business transmission of information on the amount of trans fat in foods when it exceeds the limit of 2% of fat
- Food which does not comply may continue to be placed on the market until 1 April 2021
Siehe hierzu auch: Europäische Kommission - Vertretung in Deutschland