The trans fat regulation comes into effect in Hungary on 18 February 2014.
Trans fat is the common name for a particular type of fat that has been chemically altered, or hydrogenated, so that it will be solid at room temperature. Although trans fat has certain properties that make it well suited to commercial food production, such as greater stability, longer shelf life, and low cost, these advantages are achieved at the expense of human health.
Excess trans fat intake is associated with a number of negative health consequences. Several epidemiological studies have demonstrated a strong link between the consumption of trans fat and coronary heart disease. Trans fat intake may also play a role in weight gain and a host of other health conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer, diabetes, and infertility.
The regulation declares that it is forbidden to sell such food in which trans fats exceed the limit, that is 2 grams/100 grams. The restraint concerns only those foods that are produced in Hungary.
Source: publichealthlawcenter.org
