Food manufacturers will have three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils—which FDA says are not generally recognized as safe for use in human food—from products.
A growing and consistent theme in the policy debates in which the American Bakers Association (ABA) is engaged is the importance of science to fortify our position.
Oils and fats manufacturers continue to develop ingredients that help bakers and snack producers create healthier versions of the products consumers love.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been on a roll lately. Its regulatory agenda is so full that advocates went to court to force timelines on the multitude of food-safety regulations required by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
The Independent Bakers Association (IBA) says pending federal regulations pertaining to partially hydrogenated oils, sanitary transportation and school wellness are slated for discussion during its membership meeting on March 16 in Scottsdale, Ariz.