AlbanyCounty.com
The official website of the government of Albany County, NY
You are currently viewing this page WITHOUT STYLES -- there are few or no graphical elements showing.
If this was unintentional, refreshing/reloading the page may correct the issue.
Smaller Text Regular Size Text Larger Text (These text-size links only work if you are viewing this page with styles turned on.)
Information about the Albany County Trans Fat Regulation
Trans Fat Ban Information
In keeping with the mission to protect and promote the health of the citizens of Albany County, the use of artificial trans fats in local restaurants and other food service establishments in Albany County was eliminated in 2009. Limiting overall fat intake and eliminating trans fat is part of a heart healthy diet.
Trans fat is the most dangerous type of dietary fat. It increases LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and decreases HDL ("good") cholesterol in the body, thereby promoting heart disease.
The elimination of trans fat will not change the flavor of your favorite restaurant items, but instead will promote a healthier dining experience!
The Trans Fat Elimination Took Place in Two Phases:
PHASE ONE
Effective Date: January 1, 2009
Oils, shortenings, and margarines that are used for deep frying or in spreads.
PHASE TWO
Effective Date: July 1, 2009
Baked goods, mixes, prepared food, and food ingredients.
Have Questions?
Call (518) 447-4585 or email notransfat@albanycounty.com
Thanks to the NYC Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene and to NYC College of Technology/CUNY for providing some of the information used on our trans fat web pages.
