Display of 'trans-fat-free' claim on food items voluntary: FSSAI

Food safety regulator FSSAI said food establishments like bakeries can "voluntarily" display "trans-fat-free" logo on food items containing trans-fat-free oils or not having over 0.2 gm industrial trans-fat per 100 gm. Industrial trans-fats are toxic compounds linked to cardiovascular diseases. FSSAI said India has limited trans-fat content in oils to 5% and will further reduce it to 3% by 2021.