Ukraine has restricted the use of palm oil; high fines for violations

According to data on the parliament's website, the draft law "On Amendments to some laws of Ukraine regarding improving the quality of food products consumed by children" was supported by 293 people's representatives. "The draft law proposes to amend the Law of Ukraine "On Milk and Dairy Products" and clarify that palm oil, along with other fats and proteins of non-dairy origin, is prohibited for use in the production of traditional dairy products. It is also proposed to establish a ban on the use of hydrogenated palm oil and hydrogenated vegetable fats, sesame seed oil (butter) and/or linseed oil (butter), gluten, as well as ingredients produced with the use of pesticides, in the production of baby food," says the explanatory note to the document. In addition, the document proposes to determine the maximum content of trans fatty acids in food products, as well as to oblige market operators when supplying food products to other manufacturers to provide information on the amount of ...