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Bread and flour to be fortified with folic acid to prevent birth defects
Posted on January 14 2025 at 09:04
New legislation has been introduced that will help prevent around 200 cases of brain and spine defects in babies each year in the UK by fortifying non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid.
The legislation requires millers and flour producers in the UK to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid by the end of 2026.
Get involved: It's here the UK Government’s Consultation on Mandatory Fortification of Flour with Folic Acid
Posted on August 8 2019 at 12:30
Briefing: UK Government’s 2019 Consultation on Mandatory Fortification of Flour with Folic Acid:
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