The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Karnataka steps up drive to reduce trans fats in food supply chain; over 45 lakh litres of used cooking oil collected since 2024
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Afshan Yasmeen
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Karnataka state officials are intensifying efforts to reduce industrially produced trans fats in the food supply chain through stricter surveillance and enforcement. The initiative focuses on training food business operators and monitoring the use of cooking oils to mitigate risks of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
From roadside eateries to large food manufacturers, Karnataka is stepping up efforts to reduce the use of industrially-produced trans fats — a major contributor to heart disease and other non-communicable illnesses.
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