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Is trans fat illegal in Canada?

Yes. Trans fat is banned in Canada. PHO banned since Sept 2018 - no artificial trans fat in food.

PHO added to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and Adulterating Substances; ban in force 17 Sep 2018 incl. imports and food service

Source: Health Canada 17 Sep 2018

• Canada is one of 59 countries where trans fat is banned, and 18 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 1 (United States).
• In North America: banned in 3 of 17 countries.

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