Health Canada moves closer to banning trans fat
Health Canada has announced it is seeking public comment on the proposed prohibition of partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from the country’s food supply. IFT Daily News
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Banning GMOs may harm environment, raise food prices
A study conducted by Purdue University researchers shows that if the United States bans genetically modified organisms (GMOs), it may result in higher food prices, a boost in greenhouse gas … Continue Reading →
House passes bill banning mandatory state GMO labeling
The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, a bill that bans states from requiring mandatory labeling for foods that contain genetically … Continue Reading →
The impact and consequences of banning trans fatty acids
On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, … Continue Reading →