Bid to reduce 'trans-fat' levels

Mar 14 2010

Scottish politicians have been urged to back an attempt to cut the amount of "Frankenstein fats" in food and help save lives.

Labour MSP Dr Richard Simpson wants to establish new laws banning retailers from selling products containing chemically-altered industrial vegetable oils, known as trans-fats.

The fats are used in some fast foods, sweets and confectionery, and can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and strokes, experts say.