EU Parliament: less bad fats in snacks

The volume of industrial 'bad' fats in snacks like pizzas, chips or microwave popcorn must be reduced.

'These fats make many Europeans overweight, diabetes and cardiovascular disease as a result. The European Commission and the food industry must therefore get to work, 'said MEP Annie Schreijer-Pierik (CDA). 'Separate fat labels do not work and give too much red tape. A legal limit greater effectiveness of public health, and also for the food sector. '

One in seven deaths in the EU is related to the risks associated with eating trans fats.