7 U.S.C. § 1736G
Section 1736g · Micronutrient fortification programs
Current version, with additions and removals from the April 4, 1996 version.
Current — December 20, 2018
As of April 4, 1996
(a) In general
(a) In general
(1) Programs
Not later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
(2) Purpose
The purpose of a program shall be to—
(A) assist developing countries in correcting micronutrient dietary deficiencies among segments of the populations of the countries; and
(2) encourage the development of technologies for the fortification of whole grains and other commodities that are readily transferable to developing countries.
(b) Selection of participating countries
From among the countries eligible for assistance under this chapter, the Secretary may select not more than 5 developing countries to participate in the pilot program.
(B) assess and apply technologies and systems to improve and ensure the quality, shelf life, bioavailability, and safety of fortified food aid agricultural commodities, and products of those agricultural commodities.
(b) Fortification
Under the pilot program, whole grains and other commodities made available to a developing country selected to participate in the pilot program may be fortified with 1 or more micronutrients (including vitamin A, iron, and iodine) with respect to which a substantial portion of the population in the country is deficient. The commodity may be fortified in the United States or in the developing country.
Under a program, grains and other commodities made available to a developing country selected to participate in a program may be fortified with 1 or more micronutrients (such as vitamin A, iron, iodine, and folic acid) with respect to which a substantial portion of the population in the country is deficient. The commodity may be fortified in the United States or in the developing country.
(c) Termination of authority
The authority to carry out the pilot program established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2002.
The authority to carry out programs established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2023.