Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FDA-2019-N-4750

Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Confirmation of Effective Date

Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration — observed across 3 documents over 127 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The FDA eliminates partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) from all food products as of December 22, 2023, completing a decades-long push to remove this harmful ingredient. Food manufacturers must verify their supply chains are clear of this oil and remove any remaining products from shelves before the deadline to avoid FDA action.

First seen

Aug 9, 2023

Last seen

Dec 14, 2023

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

127d

Effective on

Friday, December 22, 2023

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Aug 9, 2023

    Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods

    effective Dec 22, 2023#2023-16725

  2. Proposed·Aug 9, 2023

    Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Companion Document to Direct Final Rule

    #2023-16724

  3. Final·Dec 14, 2023

    Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods; Confirmation of Effective Date

    effective Dec 22, 2023#2023-27506