Rada introduces new restrictions for food producers
On September 4, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading and as a whole the draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Improving the Quality of Food Products, including those consumed by children (Reg. No. 5148).
The adopted act regulates issues related to food safety and quality and implements EU Regulation (EC) No. 1925/2006 on trans fatty acids other than trans fatty acids contained in fat of animal origin.
The Law proposes to:
♦ set a maximum content of trans fatty acids in food products (no more than 2 grams per 100 grams of total fat contained in the food product)
♦ ban the use of palm oil in traditional dairy products;
♦ prohibit the use of hydrogenated palm oil and other hydrogenated vegetable fats in baby food;
♦ ban the use of hydrogenated palm oil in food products (confectionery: chocolate, ice cream, etc.)
♦ to oblige market operators to provide information on the amount of trans fatty acids in such products when supplying food to other producers;
♦ clear and understandable labeling of food products containing palm oil.
Legislative regulation of this issue is the most effective tool for protecting public health.
The law takes into account the best international practices for limiting the content of trans fats.
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