部分氢化植物油是食品中反式脂肪酸的主要来源。反式脂肪酸与人体心脏病、高血压等多种疾病相关联。

 

    2015年6月17日，美国FDA发布规定，将部分氢化植物油移出“通常认为是安全的”成分清单，并制定3年的过渡期限。

 

    部分原文报道如下：

 

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is extending the compliance date for certain uses of partially hydrogenated oils （PHOs）。 For the majority of uses of PHOs, June 18, 2018 remains the date after which manufacturers cannot add PHOs to foods. However, to allow for an orderly transition in the marketplace, the FDA is allowing more time for products produced prior to June 18, 2018 to work their way through distribution. The FDA is extending the compliance date for these foods to January 1, 2020. This action balances the health benefits of removing PHOs from the food supply with the need to provide an orderly transition in the marketplace.