Goal

100 percent of Cargills global edible oils portfolio will comply with the WHOs recommended best practice of a maximum two grams of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids (iTFA) per 100 grams fats/oils by the end of 2023

FROM Commitment: Innovate to eliminate iTFA

Private food business / United States of America

Cargill, Inc.

Date made: 07 Dec 2021
Related event: 2021 Tokyo N4G Summit
Verification status Verified Find out more
NAF SMARTness index High Find out more
Progress status Reached by end date See progress details
Targeted location Global - Globally and where direct customer relations exist.
Targeted population No population group is targeted
Duration December, 2021 - December, 2023

Goal action plan

Support customers in transitioning to alternative solutions that do not contain levels of iTFA above 2g/100g by 2023

Progress

Indicator

Primary indicator % Of Cargill's Global Edible Oils Portfolio Complying With The Who's Recommended Best Practice Of A Max Of Two Grams Itfa Per 100 Grams Fats/Oil
Indicator monitor By end 2023, we will monitor every lot/batch of food-grade finished goods vegetable oil globally. Expand measurement of iTFA content of our oils (as required today in regulated markets and by individual customers) to all markets and all customers. Include the analysis results in the Certificates of Analysis which are shared with customers upon delivery of the oils. Implement necessary internal control systems and keep documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Reports

Stage Measurement Date Value Status
Baseline 2021 89%
Progress report January 2024 100% Reached by end date
The reported progress indicates that the expected level had been achieved.
Target December, 2023 100%

Nutrition Action Classification

Enabling

  • Financial
  • Operational
  • Leadership and governance
  • Research monitoring and data

Policy

  • Food environment
  • Food supply chain
  • Consumer knowledge
  • Nutrition care services

Impact

  • Undernutrition
  • Diet
  • Obesity and diet-related NCDs
  • Food and nutrition security

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