Statement from Dr. Renu Garg: Nepal bans trans fat
STATEMENT FROM DR. RENU GARG, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH AT RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES 16 February 2024 (NEW YORK, USA)—“Congratulations to Nepal for issuing legislation that limits the amount of trans fat in food, which will save 2,200 lives each year. The new legislation, adopted with support from the World Health Organization’s South-East […]
Nepal bans trans fat
Congratulations to Nepal, whose work brings the world one step closer to achieving global trans fat elimination.
Celebrating the progress and partnerships that defined 2023
RTSL’s 2023: Year in Review is our first-ever digital annual report, looking back at a remarkable year of saving lives and making the world safer from epidemics.
Trans fat elimination communications toolkit
Toolkit for communications and advocacy activities to accelerate the adoption of trans fat elimination policies, including social media resources and customizable templates
WHO awards countries for progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fats for first time
Geneva, 29 January 2024—WHO has awarded its first-ever certificates validating progress in eliminating industrially produced trans fatty-acids to five countries. Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand have each demonstrated they have a best practice policy for industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) elimination in effect, supported by adequate monitoring and enforcement systems. WHO also released […]
WHO celebrates progress against toxic trans fat with validation program
Congratulations to Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Thailand for their groundbreaking work helping to rid the world of this invisible killer.
WHO fact sheet: trans fat
Key facts on trans fat and WHO’s response
Eliminating artificial trans-fat in Africa could save 250,000 lives over the next 25 years
Resolve to Save Lives works with Africa CDC to support African countries to eliminate trans fat and save lives.
Sample op ed on TFA elimination
Word document with suggested language for an op ed, indicating areas to customize
Sample letter on REPLACE annual progress report
Word document with suggested language for outreach to MOHs, indicating areas to customize
Sample letter on scientific rationale for TFA elimination
Word document with suggested language for outreach to MOHs, indicating areas to customize
Trans fat stats for selected countries
Excel file with stats for selected countries including annual deaths from TFA consumption and potential lives saved between now and 2047.
Key messages on trans fat elimination
Trans what?
Fact sheet on trans fat
Alternativas saudáveis gorduras trans
Portuguese translation of “Healthy alternatives to trans fats” fact sheet
Alternatives saines aux acides gras trans
French translation of “Healthy alternatives to trans fats” fact sheet
Healthy alternatives to trans fats
Fact sheet with information on trans fats
WHO’s Science in 5: Everything you need to know about trans fat
Short video with WHO’s Dr Francesco Branca explaining which foods contain trans fat and how trans fats hurt us
Lessons and action for a trans fat free Africa
Leaders of Africa CDC and Resolve to Save Lives published an OpEd calling for immediate action on trans fat in Africa.
Customizable fact sheet: Developing and Implementing a Trans Fat Elimination Policy
Fact sheet explaining 7 steps to developing and implementing a trans fat elimination policy. Design files available here (download).
Customizable fact sheet: Trans Fat Elimination – Reasons for Policy Action Now
Fact sheet with key statistics and arguments for trans fat elimination Design files available here
Policy Inventory for Effective Trans Fat Regulations
Checklist to determine if an existing or proposed regulation includes the key provisions necessary to effectively eliminate trans fat
Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans fat elimination 2022
Annual REPLACE progress report – 2022
Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans fat elimination 2021
Annual REPLACE progress report 2021
Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans fat elimination 2020
Annual REPLACE progress report 2020
Simplified protocol for measuring trans-fatty acids content as a percentage of total fatty acids in food products
In response to global needs, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a simplified protocol to assess and monitor trans fat content in foods to support efforts to eliminate trans fats from the global food supply. Accurate measurement of trans fat content is crucial for countries to implement and enforce regulations aimed at reducing trans fat […]
Implementing and Enforcing Trans Fat Elimination Policy in Saudi Arabia
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Saudi Arabia’s trans fat elimination policy
Implementing and Enforcing Trans Fat Elimination Policy in Denmark
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Denmark’s trans fat elimination policy
Implementing and Enforcing Trans Fat Elimination Policy in the European Union
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of the EU’s trans fat elimination policy
Implementing and Enforcing Trans Fat Elimination Policy in Thailand
Summary of case study on the implementation and enforcement of Thailand’s trans fat elimination policy