Local Government Food Policy Database
Trans Fat Ban, Cleveland Health Code § 241.42
| Jurisdiction Name | Cleveland |
| State / Province | OH |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 396,815 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Policy Links | View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | ordinance |
| GFC Topic | community food security |
| Keywords | food retail, health, health promoting, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy food, trans fats |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Cleveland City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | The Office of Councilman Joe Cimperman |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
The City of Cleveland passed a law that foods containing industrially-produced trans fat are restricted from being stored, distributed, held for service, used in preparation of any menu item or served in any food shop. Foods with trans fats are allowed to be sold in a manufacturer’s original sealed package. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/Ohio-judge-sides-with-Cleveland-City-Council-on-trans-fat-ban |
| Contact | Joe Cimperman |
| Position Title | City Councilman |
| Organization | City of Cleveland |
| Phone | 216.664.2691 |
