Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat is permitted with proper declaration in Australia & New Zealand: declare as "hydrogenated [source] oil" in the ingredient list.
Hydrogenated vegetable fats are plant oils hardened by adding hydrogen. Fully hydrogenated fats are virtually trans-fat-free saturated fats; it is partial hydrogenation that creates artificial trans fats. In Australia & New Zealand, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat is regulated under Food Standards Code as a food fat. Must specify source. FSANZ requires specific vegetable oil naming. Trans fat labeling required when fat-related claims are made.
LabelGuard scans your label for Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat and all its common names (Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hardened vegetable fat, Vegetable shortening, Fully hydrogenated soybean oil) to verify correct declaration, required E-numbers, and proper functional class labeling under Australia rules.
Start Your Compliance CheckHydrogenated vegetable fats are plant oils hardened by adding hydrogen. Fully hydrogenated fats are virtually trans-fat-free saturated fats; it is partial hydrogenation that creates artificial trans fats. It commonly appears in: Biscuits, Crackers, Chocolate coatings, Non-dairy whipped topping, Peanut butter (stabilized).
Fully hydrogenated fats do not carry the trans-fat risk of partially hydrogenated oils, but they are saturated fats and count toward saturated-fat intake. The labeling obligation in most markets is to state both the hydrogenation status and the specific plant source (e.g. "fully hydrogenated soybean oil").
Declare as "hydrogenated [source] oil" in the ingredient list. Must specify source. FSANZ requires specific vegetable oil naming. Trans fat labeling required when fat-related claims are made.
Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat may appear under the following names: Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Hardened vegetable fat, Vegetable shortening, Fully hydrogenated soybean oil. Common hidden sources include: Biscuits, Crackers, Chocolate coatings, Non-dairy whipped topping, Peanut butter (stabilized), Some spreads.
Restricted with maximum levels in: EU, UK, Canada.
Last updated: 2026-07-20
Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.
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