Ban on trans fats comes into force
Thailand’s ban on artificial trans fats came into effect Wednesday (Jan, 9), making the country the first in Asean to ban the production, import and sale of partially hydrogenated oils, as well as any food that contains them, said the Public Health Ministry.
Derived from plants through the process of hydrogenation, trans fats have been widely used since the 1950s to fry fast foods. Trans fats are also found in margarine and snacks.
Bangkok Post Reporter
