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NSW council first in Australia to ban trans fats

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A motion to ban trans fats by a Sydney councilor has highlighted the need for comprehensive legislation on the issue. The Howard government’s 2007 restaurant industry roundtable resulted in self-regulation by fast food giants McDonalds and KFC, but with no monitoring or standards put in place.

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Monday, April 28 2008

Produced By Justin Ellis

Featured in storyJohn Mikelsons – Kogarah CouncillorSusan Anderson – Food Supply Strategy Director, the Heart Foundation, AustraliaJohn Hart – Chief Executive officer, Restaurant and Catering Industry Association of Australia Lydia Buchtman – Communication Manager, Food Standards Australia New Zealand

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NSW council first in Australia to ban trans fats

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