7 U.S.C. § 1736G
Section 1736g · Micronutrient fortification programs
Current version, with additions and removals from the June 18, 2008 version.
(1) Programs
(1) Programs
Not later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
Not later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
(2) Purpose
(2) Purpose
The purpose of a program shall be to—
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
(A) assist developing countries in correcting micronutrient dietary deficiencies among segments of the populations of the countries; and
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.
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.