United States Code
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§ 1736g–2.
Micronutrient fortification programs
(a)
In general
(1)
Programs
Not later than
(2)
Purpose
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)
Fortification
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)
Termination of authority
The authority to carry out programs established under this section shall terminate on
(July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title IV, § 415, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title II, § 222, Apr. 4, 1996 , 110 Stat. 958; amended Pub. L. 107–171, title III, § 3013, May 13, 2002 , 116 Stat. 284; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3023, June 18, 2008 ,
cite as: 7 USC 1736g-2
