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FSSAI slashes limit for transfat levels in foods
Why is it in news?
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has capped the amount of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2% by 2022.
- The current permissible limit is of 5%.
Details:
- The changes would be done through an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations.
- The revised regulation applies to edible refined oils, vanaspati (partially hydrogenated oils), margarine, bakery shortenings, vegetable fat spreads and mixed fat spreads.
- Transfats are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and death from coronary.
About FSSAI:
- It is a statutory bodyestablished under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.
- FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards and guidelines for food articles.
- It regulates manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food articles to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.
- It provide scientific advice and technical support to Central Government and State Governments in the matters of food safety and nutrition.