The REPLACE action package provides a strategic approach to eliminating industrially-produced trans fat from national food supplies, with the goal of global elimination by 2023.

Increased intake of trans fat (>1% of total energy intake) is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease mortality and events. Trans fat intake is responsible for approximately 500,000 premature deaths from coronary heart disease each year around the world.

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.