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Is trans fat illegal in the United States?

Yes. Trans fat is banned in the United States. FDA banned partially hydrogenated oils - fully in force 2021.

FDA 2015 determination: PHO not GRAS; final compliance 1 Jan 2021; direct final rule effective 22 Dec 2023 removed PHO from all food standards

Source: FDA PHO rule 2015/2023

• The United States is one of 59 countries where trans fat is banned, and 18 more restrict it.
• Its neighbours: banned in 2 of 2 (Canada and Mexico).
• In North America: banned in 3 of 17 countries.

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