Background Information on
Trans Fatty Acids

(See also Current Information on Trans Fatty Acids)

• Proposed Rule
  • Proposed Rule -- Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims, and Health Claims. November 17, 1999
    • FDA Proposes New Rules For Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims and Health Claims. November 12, 1999
    • Food Labeling: Trans Fatty Acids in Nutrition Labeling, Nutrient Content Claims, and Health Claims; Reopening of the Comment Period. December 5, 2000
    • Questions and Answers on Trans Fat Proposed Rule. November 1999
• Guidance for Industry and FDA
  • Requesting an Extension to Use Existing Label Stock after the Trans Fat Labeling Effective Date of January 1, 2006 December 30, 2005