Since WHO first called for the global elimination of industrially produced trans fat in 2018, remarkable progress has been achieved with population coverage of best-practice trans fat elimination policies increasing more than six-fold globally.

High intake of trans fat (>1% of total energy intake) is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. Eliminating trans fat is a powerful way to prevent heart disease and the high costs it incurs for individuals and economies in medical treatment and lost productivity. WHO remains committed in supporting countries in their efforts to eliminate industrial trans fats for good and in celebrating their achievements to this end.

WHO calls for accelerated action till 2025 to complete this effort and remains committed to supporting countries in their efforts and celebrating their achievements.

The REPLACE action package provides a strategic approach to eliminating industrially-produced trans fat from national food supplies.

The package comprises an overarching technical document that provides a rationale and framework for this integrated approach to trans fat elimination, along with six modules and additional web resources to facilitate implementation.

Review dietary sources of industrially-produced trans fat and the landscape for required policy change.

Promote the replacement of industrially-produced trans fat with healthier fats and oils.

Legislate or enact regulatory actions to eliminate industrially-produced trans fat.

Assess and monitor trans fat content in the food supply and changes in trans fat consumption in the population.

Create awareness of the negative health impact of trans fat among policy-makers, producers, suppliers, and the public.

Enforce compliance with policies and regulations.