date:Sep 19, 2018
which is one of the leading causes of death in Canada.
Health Canadas ban on PHOs in the food supply is part of the Government of Canadas action to help protect Canadians from the diet-related chronic disease.
With the ban in place, it is now illegal for manufacturers and food service establishments to sell domestic or imported food with added PHOs.
The ban was announced last year and is reported to be part of Canadas Healthy Eating Strategy. It excludes the naturally occurring trans fats th