As of September 30, 2009, all BC food service establishments must meet three regulatory requirements for all food located on the premises of, used in preparation, served or offered for sale:
- Documentation for food is kept on site and provided to the Environmental Health Officer upon request (ingredient lists, Nutrition Facts table or product specification sheet) for all food in your establishment.
- All soft spreadable margarine and oil meets the restriction of 2% trans fat or less of total fat content.
- All other food meets the restriction of 5% trans fat or less of total fat content.
Food exempt from the 2% and 5% trans fat restrictions includes:
- Food whose only source of trans fat comes from dairy products and ruminant meats (that is, naturally occurring trans fats).
- Pre-packaged food with a Nutrition Facts table required under the Food and Drugs Act (Canada), sold or offered directly to the consumer without any alteration to the nutritional contents.
Download a copy of:
- the Public Health Impediments (BC Trans Fat) Regulation
- the Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation Amendment
Still have questions? Review the BC Trans Fat Regulation Q&A for Food Service Operators and the Nutrition Labelling Q&A.