Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the trans fats?

A. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its rules to cap trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in food products.

B. The 2% cap is considered to be elimination of trans-fatty acids, which India will achieve by 2022.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The FSSAI has amended its rules to put a cap on trans fatty acids (TFAs) in food products just weeks after it tightened the norms for oils and fats. Food products in which edible oils and fats are used as an ingredient shall not contain industrial trans-fatty acids more than 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product, on and from 1st January, 2022. The 2% cap is considered to be elimination of trans-fatty acids, which India will achieve by 2022.