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7 U.S.C. § 2

Title 7 Chapter 41 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1736g–2. Micronutrient fortification programs

  • (a)
    • (1) Not later than September 30, 2008 , the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
    • (2) 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
      • (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) 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) The authority to carry out programs established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2023 .

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