Before a new law took effect, about 7 out of every 100 packaged foods in Poland had a type of oil called partially hydrogenated oil, mostly in things like soups, bread, and candy.
Scientific Claim
Before the implementation of EU Regulation 2019/649, 6.9% of packaged food products in Poland contained partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) as an ingredient, primarily in food concentrates, bakery products, and confectionery items, indicating that PHOs were still present in a minority of processed foods despite prior voluntary industry reductions.
Original Statement
“Before the entry into force of Regulation 2019/649, 6.9% of the 1224 products evaluated contained PHOs.”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
definitive
Can make definitive causal claims
Assessment Explanation
The claim is a direct count of ingredient labels observed; no causation is implied. The percentage is precisely reported from the data.
Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
The study checked food labels in Poland before a new law was passed and found that about 7 out of every 100 packaged foods had PHOs — just like the claim said.