7 U.S.C. § 1736g–2 — Micronutrient fortification programs
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- (a)In general
- (1)ProgramsNot later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
- (2)PurposeThe 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
- (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)FortificationUnder 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 authorityThe authority to carry out programs established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2023.