Task Force on Trans Fat

In November 2004, a motion on the replacement of processed trans fat was introduced in the House of Commons. Health Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada committed to work, through a multi-stakeholder Task Force, to develop recommendations and strategies for reducing trans fats in Canadian foods to the lowest level possible.

Here you will find information about the role and progress of the Task Force.

Final Report

• TRANSforming the Food Supply - final report of the Trans Fat Task Force submitted to the Minister of Health in June 2006

Interim Report (August 2005)

• Interim Report of the Trans Fat Task Force
• Government of Canada Response to the Interim Report

Consultations

• November 2005 - Health Experts Consultation
• June 2005 - Consultation with Industry

News Releases

• August 31, 2005 - The Government of Canada Responds to Trans-Fat Task Force Interim Report
• April 1, 2005 - Health Canada moves forward on commitments to reduce trans fat in Canadian foods
• November 18, 2004 - Health Canada announces multi-stakeholder task force to find ways to reduce trans fat in Canadian food. Support and participation from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Industry and Academia
• November 18, 2004 - Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada calls for elimination of trans fat

Structure

• List of Members
• Terms of Reference

Background Material

• April 2004 - Health Canada consulted with members of Expert Committee on Fats, Oils and Other Lipids regarding Viable Alternatives to Reduce the Amount of Trans Fatty Acids in the Canadian Food Supply

Contact

• Contact the Trans Fat Secretariat at: transfat-grastrans@hc-sc.gc.ca
• Those interested in nutrition policy and regulations should join the NUTSCI mailing list.