WHO TRANS FAT ELIMINATION—2025 CYCLE IS OPEN!
July 22, 2025
National policy commitment to eliminate TFA 
Other complementary measures 
Less restrictive TFA limits 
Best-practice TFA policy 
Best-practice TFA policy passed but not yet in effect 
Monitoring mechanism for mandatory TFA limits 
Missing data
(Image Credit: WHO)The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes all interested Member States to examine the criteria and accompanying guidance and to apply for the 2025 Cycle by the 31st of August 2025.
Related: Trans-Fatty Acids (“TFA”) Fact Sheets
Related: TFA Country Score Card
“Trans-fatty acids (“TFA”) are one of the main risk factors for noncommunicable diseases, and increased TFA intake (>1% of total energy intake) is associated with coronary heart disease events and mortality. In 2018, WHO released the REPLACE action framework for TFA elimination and subsequently its six modules. These resources help Member States to eliminate industrially produced TFA from their national food supplies and replace it with healthier oils and fats" - WHO.
Related: The REPLACE action package
Related: Guidance to Member States for the submission of applications
Nine countries have implemented best-practice policies alongside effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to promote public health. The recognition marks a significant milestone in the global effort to eliminate trans fats, reflecting not only policy commitments but also the concrete actions being taken to remove trans-fats from the food supply.
2023 cycle: Denmark, Lithuania, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand
2024 cycle: Austria, Norway, Oman, Singapore
