date:Jun 18, 2015
s Acting Commissioner Stephen Ostroff, M.D. This action is expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year.
This determination will significantly reduce the use of PHOs, the major source of artificial trans fats, in the food supply. In 2013, the FDA made a tentative determination that PHOs could no longer be considered GRAS and is finalizing that determination after considering public comments.
Since 2006, manufacturers have been required to in