7 U.S.C. § 1736G
Section 1736g · Micronutrient fortification programs
Current version, with additions and removals from the April 4, 1996 version.
(a) In general
(1) Programs
(2) Purpose
The purpose of a program shall be to—
(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.
Under the pilot a program, whole grains and other commodities made available to a developing country selected to participate in the pilot a program may be fortified with 1 or more micronutrients (including (such as vitamin A, iron, iodine, and iodine) 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.
The authority to carry out the pilot program programs established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2002. 2023.