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FDA Allows More Time for Comment on Proposal to Restrict Partially Hydrogenated Oils

The Food and Drug Administration will allow more time for public comments on its proposal to recognize partially hydrogenated oils as unsafe. The agency’s Nov. 8 notice said FDA intends to reclassify partially hydrogenated oils as food additives, because of…

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they’re associated with an increased risk of heart attacks (see 13110827). Although comments were originally due Jan. 7, FDA says it will accept comments until March 8 because of multiple requests for an extension.