The Ministry of Health has proposed the technical regulation to regulate the uses and maximum contents of industrial trans fats and partially hydrogenated oils in foods.
According to the draft regulation, packaged food products may not contain more than two grams of trans fats per 100 grams of total fat. This measure is complemented by a ban on the use of partially hydrogenated oils, both in food production and in gastronomic preparation. This change is designed to reduce the risks of cardiovascular diseases, one of the main causes of mortality in the country.
One of the highlights is the establishment of specific limits for industrial trans fats. The regulation establishes that foods may not contain more than 2 grams of trans fats per 100 grams of fatty matter. It also prohibits the use of partially hydrogenated oils in food processing.

ccording to the bill, “packaged foods shall express their trans fat content in milligrams (mg) per 100 g or mL of food and per serving of food on their labels, in the terms established in Resolution No. 810 of 2021 of this Ministry, or the rules that modify or replace it. It will also be verified that there is no mention of the use of partially hydrogenated oils in the list of ingredients”. With these indications, consumers will be able to make informed decisions about their food and promote healthier eating habits.