Kenya moves to tighten industrial trans fat regulations to reduce NCDs

Kenya is strengthening regulations on industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) by proposing stricter limits on their use in food products to help reduce the rising burden of non-communicable diseases...

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Kenya is set to implement stricter regulations on industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs) in food products as part of its strategy to combat the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases.

The proposed regulations aim to limit iTFAs to 2 grams per 100 grams of total fat in all foods.
The Ministry of Health is leading the initiative, collaborating with various stakeholders.
This policy could prevent an estimated 17,000 heart disease events and 1,900 deaths within the first 10 years.