While there has been an going debate regarding the health consequences of Trans fat, government officials are beginning take an initiative to prevent the prospective health risks.
On July 25, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger became to first to signed a law, banning trans fat in restaurants across the state of California. The ban requires restaurants to begin phasing out the use of trans fat oils by July 1, 2010. After 2010, any restaurant that still uses trans fat as an ingredient can be fined up to $1,000.Los Angeles Times: Schwarzenegger Signs Law Banning Trans Fats in... (July 26, 2008)
States Where Ban Is Enacted
- California
- New York (similar but not same as CA)
Disclaimer
The information on this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact a physician for more information on why certain states have put forth a ban on trans fat.
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