Why is Coffee Mate banned in Europe?

Coffee Mate is banned in its liquid form in Europe due to its content of hydrogenated vegetable oil. This ingredient has been known to contain trans fats, which are linked to heart disease. Consequently, to avoid the health risks associated with trans fats, the European Union has opted to disallow the sale of the liquid version of Coffee Mate. However, it is still available in powdered form, which does not contain these harmful trans fats, allowing at least some versions of the product to be sold within the EU 1.