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A celebratory occasion: Mexico's law for the elimination of industrially-produced trans fatty acids enters into force

02nd October 2023

On Wednesday 20 September, we celebrated the entry into force of a law for the elimination of industrially-produced trans fatty acids in Mexico.

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Consensus for health: no more trans fats in Mexico

13th June 2023

Demonstrating that it is possible to attain the ideal, civil society and the Mexican government reached a legislative consensus to remove trans fatty acids from the food supply in Mexico.

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Mexican lawmakers ban use of trans fats, which cause 13,000 deaths a year in the country

13th February 2023

Mexico’s Parliament has banned the use of trans fats, a common ingredient in processed foods and a major cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke in the country and worldwide.

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Trans Fats: the silent killer in your food

19th April 2022

The World Health Organization has called for global elimination of industrial trans fat by 2023 with the REPLACE initiative.

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