Is there a legal limit on trans fat in foods in Türkiye?

Answer

Yes. Under legislation that took effect on 1 January 2021, industrially produced trans fat in foods offered to the final consumer may not exceed 2 percent of the total fat. Trans fats that occur naturally in fats of animal origin are excluded from this limit. The limit is set within the Turkish Food Codex and is subject to official control. According to the Ministry, the reason for the rule is that high trans fat intake can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. So it is not the case that all trans fat is banned; there is a legal ceiling for the industrially produced kind.