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Is trans fat illegal in India?
Yes. Trans fat is banned in India. FSSAI caps industrial trans fat at 2% since 1 Jan 2022.
FSSAI notification 2 Feb 2021: industrial TFA capped at 2% in edible oils, fats and all foods containing them from 1 Jan 2022
Source: FSSAI notif. Feb 2021
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- India is one of 59 countries where trans fat is banned, and 18 more restrict it.
- Its neighbours: banned in 3 of 6 (Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan).
- In Asia: banned in 14 of 46 countries.
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