Industry reaction to FDA rescinding GRAS designation for PHOs

摘要

Based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized its determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not "generally recognized as safe" or GRAS for use in human food. Food manufacturers will have three years to remove PHOs from products. (See cover story on page 2) "This action is expected to reduce coronary heart disease and prevent thousands of fatal heart attacks every year/' said FDA's Acting Commissioner Stephen Ostroff, M.D.