Kenya’s journey to eliminate iTFAs is crucial for reducing non-communicable diseases.

🌱 Time to strengthen our policies! 🌱

#TransFatFreeKenya
#BanTransFats #HealthyKenya

Ministry of Health KEBS KENYA NCD Alliance Kenya @APHRCKenya KenyaHeart @StrokeKenya @patientske

Kenya has taken a commendable step with Legal Notice 115 of 2015, aimed at limiting industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) in food products. However, this legislation poses challenges due to the lack of a specific iTFA limit in the Codex Alimentarius.

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Kenya has specific legislation, Legal Notice 115 of 2015, which aims at imposing limits on the amount of iTFAs in all food products.

#TransFatFreeKenya

Kenya's Legal Notice 115 of 2015 aims to limit industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) in all food products, adhering to Codex. While commendable, this legislation faces implementation challenges due to Codex not specifying a clear iTFA limit.

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It is crucial to harmonize existing standards, policies, strategic plans & regulations related to iTFAs. This comprehensive approach will create a coherent legal framework that supports the reduction of trans fats in our food supply.

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Pakistan must follow the best-practice policy of strict adherence to no more than 2% of iTFAs in All foods. PSQCA and provincial food authorities must formulate and implement this standard prescribed by the WHO.
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TFAs workshop in Islamabad.
Consumption of Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other health issues. It's time to regulate iTFAs in ALL FOODS to no more than 2% of the total fats.
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Join us on Friday as we chart our path towards elimination of iTFAs in CARICOM!

Industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) are major dietary risk factors for #NCDs & #CVDs . Despite progress, Pakistan remains in less restrictive category on the WHO TFA Score Card. Pakistan must adopt best practices to limit iTFAs to under 2% in all foods without delay.

WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating iTFAs to five countries. Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand demonstrated best practise policies expected to save about 183 000 lives a year. #TransFatFreeEAC #TransFatFreeKenya

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Pakistan, and high TFA consumption is a major risk factor.

We need to act now to #EliminateTFAs from our food supply and protect our health. Join us in calling for a ban on #iTFAs in Pakistan.

Maintain a healthy diet/lifestyle and exercise more often to prevent heart conditions. #UseHeartKnowHeart
The science is clear: Trans fats(iTFAs ) negatively impact cholesterol levels, leading to a
higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. #TransfatsfreeEAC
#WorldHeartDay

Industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) are injurious to 6 in small quantities. They clog arteries and cause type II diabetes, too. Eliminating iTFAs from “all foods” is one of the most cost-effective and effective ways to control cardio-vascular system related diseases

CPDI is kickstarting a much-needed roundtable discussion on addressing health risks linked to industrially produced trans fatty acids ( #iTFAs ) consumption in Pakistan. Let’s foster dialogue, engage stakeholders, and advocate for evidence-based policies. #PublicHealth

Food labels often list the amount of iTFAs, helping consumers make informed choices about their consumption. East African Community parents and caregivers! Protect your children from the harmful
effects of trans fats. Join us as we advocate for a regional regulation for Trans Fats #iTFAs

Good nutrition is a fundamental right. By advocating for a regional regulation on
Trans-Fat (iTFAs) in EA, we promote equitable access to healthier food choices for
all East African Community citizens, regardless of socio-economic status
International Institute for Legislative Affairs
@Kebs_Ke
Ministry of Health
NCD Alliance East Africa
UNHCO - Uganda

By reducing trans
fats(iTFAs) in our food supply, we promote productivity and economic well-being. Let's
adopt a regional regulation on Trans Fats for a healthier, thriving
region
East African Community
#TransFatFreeEAC
#TransFatFreeKenya
#RegulateTransFatsNOW

Ministry of Health KEBS KENYA KenyaCardiacSociety APHRC Global Health Advocacy Incubator Resolve to Save Lives NCD Alliance Kenya Stroke Association of Kenya HealthDialogueKe🇰🇪 Kenya Medical Association A multisectoral approach will ensure the inclusion of all key stakeholders with a role in achieving the elimination of iTFAs. This will guarantee effective collaboration and partnership between the government, CSOs, media, academia etc.

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Consumption of Trans-fatty acids (TFAs) increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other health issues. It's time to regulate iTFAs in ALL FOODS to no more than 2% of the total fats. KhawajaMasuood Ahmed M. Waqar Bhatti PYCA CPDI Pakistan Salman Sufi (Get New Covid Booster Today) PunjabFoodAuthority

Globally, itfas are responsible for around 500,000 premature deaths from heart disease yearly mostly in low- and middle-income countries whereas in Kenya and many African countries, the death toll has increased more than three-fold since 1990.
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