Notice of Adoption of Trans Fat Regulation

Keywords / Description:

In New York City, the Board of Health adopted a resolution to restrict service of products containing artifical trans fat. This notice includes the basis and purpose of the resolution as well as the accepted amendment to the Health Code.

Toolkit:

Chronic Disease Prevention Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Chronic Disease, Health Policy, Nutrition, Obesity

Jurisdiction:

Institutional Author:

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Board of Health

Submitted:

11/09/2009

Modified:

11/10/2009

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