Mandatory Fortification with Folic acid - Australia

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Mandatory Fortification with Folic acid - Australia

Nutrition :: Mandatory Fortification with Folic acid - Australia

All Ministerial Council members reinforced their commitment to reduce the number of neural tube defects through mandatory fortification with folic acid as quickly as possible. The Ministerial Council discussed the Final Assessment Report from Food Standards Australia New Zealand on a proposal for consideration of mandatory fortification of food with folic acid.

Food Standards Australia New Zealand have been asked to review the proposed standard due to technical considerations with the implementation of the standard, and compliance issues, within six months.

(Published at www.spiritindia.com on Sunday, October 29, 2006)
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