FDA Status
Banned
Since 2018-06-18
Fat/Oil
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)
FDA status: Banned. EU: Restricted. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
1.0 / 5
Composite safety Banned / Avoid
Score 1 of 5
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats): 1/5 (Banned / Avoid)
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) is banned by the FDA, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 1 out of 5 (Banned / Avoid), and the European Union separately classifies it as restricted.
The verdict
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) is banned by the FDA, though the EU lists it as restricted.
- 1/5
- Banned / Avoid
- Banned
- FDA status
- Restricted
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) is a fat/oil additive holding a composite safety score of 1 out of 5 (Banned / Avoid). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Substances Added to Food inventory, it is currently classified as Banned (status effective 2018-06-18), while the European Union lists it as Restricted. It is most commonly used as Previously in: margarine, shortening, fried foods.
No U.S. state has enacted specific legislation targeting Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) to date, keeping federal FDA classification as the operative standard. State-level food safety legislation remains active nationally, and that picture may shift as new bills advance. Our regulatory timeline records 1 distinct regulatory event spanning multiple jurisdictions, illustrating how oversight has evolved over time.
Peer-reviewed research has flagged 1 distinct area of health concern for Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats), which factors directly into the assigned safety score. All figures above draw on FDA SAFFA inventory records, EU food additive regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, EFSA scientific opinions where published, and legislative records from individual U.S. states.
Regulatory Snapshot
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Banned (2018-06-18) | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Restricted | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Fat/Oil | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 1 / 5 (Banned / Avoid) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
EU Status
Restricted
U.S. State Regulations
0 states
None enacted
Safety Assessment
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)'s 1/5 (Banned / Avoid) score reflects where this specific ingredient lands on that scale. The FDA has banned Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) from food use, indicating sufficient evidence of safety concerns.
Research has identified 1 area of health concern associated with Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats). Consumers with specific health conditions should consult a healthcare provider before consuming products containing this ingredient.
How Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) compares
Where a safety score of 1/5 falls among all 4,509 scored ingredients tracked on PlainIngredients.
Ingredients by safety score (Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) highlighted)
41 of 4,509 scored ingredients (0.9%) share a safety score of 1/5.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)?
Artificially created trans fats from hydrogenation.
Health Concerns
- Conclusively linked to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. FDA banned in 2018.
Common Uses
Previously in: margarine, shortening, fried foods
Regulatory Timeline
2018-06-18 FDA
Banned
FDA ban on PHOs took full effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) safe to consume?
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) has a safety score of 1/5 (Banned / Avoid). It is banned by the FDA. Check with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
What is Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) used for in food?
Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) is commonly used as: Previously in: margarine, shortening, fried foods. It belongs to the Fat/Oil category of food additives.
Is Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) banned in any US states?
Currently, no US states have enacted specific bans or regulations targeting Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats). However, state food safety legislation is evolving rapidly.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)?
The FDA classifies Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) as "Banned", while the EU status is "Restricted". The FDA and EU use separate evaluation frameworks, the EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes banning additives that remain approved in the US. Always check both jurisdictions when evaluating food additive safety.
What health concerns are associated with Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats): Conclusively linked to heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. FDA banned in 2018.. These findings inform its safety score of 1/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
How is the safety score for Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) calculated?
The safety score of 1/5 for Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats) is a composite assessment based on FDA regulatory status, EU approval status, published scientific research on health effects, and state-level legislative actions. A score of 1 means "Banned / Avoid" and 5 means "Generally Safe." The score is updated as new regulatory actions or scientific evidence emerge.
Data Sources
- FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory
- EU Food Additive Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008
- State food safety legislation and bill records
What to do about Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Trans Fats)
This additive is flagged, worth checking labels for.
- Check the FDA status (Banned) and EU status (Restricted) before assuming it is risk-free. How we score
- Compare it against the most-restricted additives in the U.S. supply. View rankings
- Scan a whole ingredient label at once to flag the concerning entries. Label checker
Safety scores summarise regulatory status and published concerns; they are not medical or dietary advice.
Every figure on PlainIngredients is rendered directly from FDA, EU, EFSA and U.S. state regulatory records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.