The government has put a stop to the discussion on palm oil.

Earlier, deputies proposed increasing import customs duties on it and introducing excise taxes. Current laws regulating the production, transportation, storage, and use of palm oil ensure the market in Russia receives products that are safe for adults and children. This was indicated by the government in response to the October resolution of the State Duma on restricting the use of palm oil in food products, including in children's nutrition. The authenticity of the document was confirmed to Vedomosti by a source close to the lower house of parliament and a representative of the White House press service. According to the response, the conclusion confirms the report of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) from 2019. It states that there is no evidence of risks from palm oil for the health of children. There are no conclusions about its harm compared to other vegetable oils and animal fats in the thematic review of the World ...