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#WorldFoodSafety Day may be behind us, but the conversation is far from over. The truth food safety should be a daily conversation and eliminating trans fats plays a huge role in making the food we consume safe. #TransFatFreeKenya #TransFatFreeEAC

2/ Many packaged foods in our supermarkets are loaded with excess salt, sugar, and fat — yet consumers have no clear warning. #FOPWLs are simple, bold labels that flag high-risk ingredients right on the front. They save lives. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

International Institute for Legislative Affairs Global Health Advocacy Incubator Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC NCD Alliance Rwanda NCD Alliance NCD Alliance Kenya NCDs Youth Champion 3/ Countries like Chile and Mexico have successfully implemented FOPWLs — reducing junk food sales, improving diets, and driving reformulation by manufacturers. Kenya can and should do the same. Policy is prevention. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

International Institute for Legislative Affairs Global Health Advocacy Incubator Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS, HSC NCD Alliance Rwanda NCD Alliance NCD Alliance Kenya NCDs Youth Champion 4/ Let’s turn food safety talk into food safety action. The time for clear, mandatory Front-of-Package Warning Labels is now. Together, we can empower consumers and protect future generations. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Kenya is preparing to adopt Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL)—a science-backed solution to rising diet-related diseases. These bold, black octagonal labels warn when a product is high in sugar, salt, fat, or calories. Clear. Direct. Life-saving. #FoodPolicyKE

FOPWL aren’t just graphics—they’re tools for empowerment. When consumers see “High in Sugar” on the front of a pack, they’re more likely to think twice. The labels remove guesswork, allowing everyone—not just the health-savvy—to make informed food choices. #FoodPolicyKE

This system protects more than individuals. FOPWL influence food manufacturers to reformulate products and help prevent aggressive marketing—especially to children. When policy meets labeling, we create an environment that supports healthier habits. #FoodPolicyKE

Public health experts, including IILA, KELIN, NCCK, NCDAK, and APHRC, are united: mandatory warning labels are a critical part of tackling Kenya’s NCD crisis. They offer a cost-effective way to prevent disease, save lives, and ease pressure on healthcare systems. #FoodPolicyKE

We’ve seen this work elsewhere—Chile, Mexico, Argentina. Warning labels led to reduced consumption of harmful foods and even industry reform. Kenya has the opportunity to follow that lead. This isn’t about fear. It’s about truth, choice, and public good. #FoodPolicyKE

Trans fat regulation and front-of-pack warning labels are essential tools for protecting consumers from harmful food products. They give consumers the power to make decisions on what they eat. It's about time Kenya formulated a policy on them #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

The truth is food safety should be a daily conversation and eliminating trans fats plays a huge role in making the food we consume safe. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

If EAC member states adopted the trans fat regulation policy, it will go a long way. The borders will be safe from illicit imports #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Proactive regulation creates a foundation of long-term food safety in Kenya and across the region #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

While World Food Safety Day has passed, our dedication to ensuring safe food for everyone remains. It's crucial to remember that food safety is an ongoing effort, not a one-time event. #FoodPolicyKE

Front-of-pack warning labels (FOPWL): These labels provide clear, at-a-glance information about the nutritional content of food, allowing consumers to make informed decisions quickly and easily. #FoodPolicyKE

Effective public policy must always put prevention first. When we talk about food safety, it boils down to a simple equation: safe food equals healthy lives. By focusing on proactive measures, we can prevent foodborne illnesses and long-term health problems. #FoodPolicyKE

Foods and beverages that are high in added sugar, sodium, saturated fat and any added trans-fat - which are referred to as nutrients of concern, have a detrimental impact on health. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

Excessive consumption of these unhealthy foods and beverages, driven by availability, affordability, and promotion, is one of the key causes of obesity and increased risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes and premature death. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

World Health Organization (WHO) Ministry of Health KEBS KENYA Informed decisions require clear information. Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPL) make it easy for people to spot foods high in harmful ingredients — at a glance. No fine print. No guesswork. Just truth. #FoodPolicyKE #WorldFoodSafetyDay

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