Is trans fat illegal in Norway?
Yes. Trans fat is banned in Norway. Max 2 g trans fat per 100 g fat since 2014. WHO-validated 2025.
2014 regulation (since 2022 inside the vitamins/other substances regulation): no food with more than 2 g TFA per 100 g fat; WHO-validated May 2025
Source: Norway TFA regs 2014
Banned (59)Restricted (18)Allowed
- Norway is one of 59 countries where trans fat is banned, and 18 more restrict it.
- Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 3 (Finland and Sweden).
- In Europe: banned in 30 of 39 countries.
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Other countries that ban trans fat
Denmark
Austria
Hungary
Latvia
Slovenia
Lithuania
Poland
Romania
Sweden
Finland
Estonia
Belgium
Netherlands
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