Egypt to limit harmful trans fats in food after WHO warning

The National
Jan 25, 2023

Egypt to limit harmful trans fats in food after WHO warning


one of the highest trans fat consumers in the world — has introduced maximum trans fat limits in line with World Health Organisation standards that will become mandatory in October.

A decree published in the country's official gazette last October from the National Food Safety Authority set a limit of two grams of trans fat per 100 grams of total fat in all foods within one year.

Manufacturers are also prohibited from using partially hydrogenated oils, a major source of trans fat.