TFA KEhub – Knowledge Exchange Platform for Trans Fat Elimination
Supporting laboratories, regulators, ministries, and public health experts across the WHO European Region with practical guidance for TFA elimination.
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Call for Data: Fatty Acid Composition of Bovine Milk
⏰ Deadline: 15 July 2026 (11:59 pm CET)
WHO invites global submissions of data on the fatty acid composition of bovine milk, with a focus on butyric acid (C4:0) and trans-fatty acids (TFAs).
Submissions from all countries are welcome and will support WHO guidance on assessing TFAs in foods.
What is the TFA KEhub?
The TFA KEhub is a secure, WHO-supported knowledge exchange platform designed to strengthen national and regional laboratory capacity for monitoring and eliminating industrially produced trans fats (TFA) across the WHO European Region.
The platform supports continuous learning, structured collaboration, and knowledge exchange among laboratories, food safety authorities, policymakers, and public health experts. It complements the December 2025 – April 2026 webinar series by offering recordings, shared materials, expert guidance, and opportunities for cross-country dialogue.
- Multi-country collaboration network
- Webinar recordings & technical materials
- Laboratory protocols, analytical methods & regulatory guidance
- Discussion forums and expert Q&A support
Purpose of the Platform
To serve as a collaborative hub that advances technical exchange, strengthens laboratory capacity for TFA monitoring, and fosters policy and regulatory improvements for TFA elimination across countries.
About the Webinar Series
Running from December 2025 to April 2026, this WHO/Europe webinar series supports national efforts to remove industrially produced TFA and strengthen laboratory surveillance systems.
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Webinar 1 – Understanding Trans Fats
Production, health risks, and laboratory protocols. -
Webinar 2 – Trans Fat Analysis: Essentials and Quality Control
Equipment requirements, methylation and GC analysis, fatty acid quantification, and quality control measures. - Webinars 3–6 to be announced soon.
Experts Panel
Carla Motta, PhD
Researcher, National Institute of Health (INSA), Portugal
Carla Motta, PhD
Holds a PhD in Clinical Nutrition and a master's in Public Health. Researcher at INSA Lisbon (WHO Collaborating Centre). Collaborates with WHO Europe on nutrition and laboratory capacity building for TFA elimination programmes.
Gerard Bryan Gonzales, PhD
Associate Professor, Ghent University, Belgium
Gerard Bryan Gonzales, PhD
Associate Professor at Ghent University and former Senior Scientist at Wageningen University. WHO Europe consultant since 2016, supporting laboratory capacity and TFA elimination monitoring systems.
WHO Team
Dr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe
Regional Adviser for Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
Dr. Kremlin Wickramasinghe
Leads the Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity team within the Division of Prevention and Health Promotion (PHP), supporting the implementation of NCD prevention initiatives across the region.
Clare Farrand
Technical Officer (Nutrition)
Clare Farrand
Supports Member States with implementing trans fat elimination activities.
Dr. Sumudu Kasturiarachchi
Technical Officer (Nutrition)
Dr. Sumudu Kasturiarachchi
Supports Member States with implementing trans fat elimination activities.
Alena Tokareva
Consultant
Alena Tokareva
Supports the implementation of the trans fat elimination activities across the region.
