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Is trans fat illegal in the Philippines?

Yes. Trans fat is banned in the Philippines. PHO and high-trans-fat foods banned since 2023.

DOH Administrative Order 2021-0039 (effective 20 Jul 2021): PHO and high-TFA foods prohibited from 2023; WHO lists effective 2023

Source: DOH AO 2021-0039

• The Philippines is one of 59 countries where trans fat is banned, and 18 more restrict it.
• In Asia: banned in 14 of 46 countries.

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