7 USC 1736g-2 – Micronutrient fortification programs
(a) In general
(1) Programs
Not later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs.
(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
Terms Used In 7 USC 1736g-2
- Administrator: means the Administrator of the Agency for International Development, unless otherwise specified in this chapter. See 7 USC 1732
- developing country: means a country that has a shortage of foreign exchange earnings and has difficulty meeting all of its food needs through commercial channels. See 7 USC 1732
- Secretary: means the Secretary of Agriculture, unless otherwise specified in this chapter. See 7 USC 1732
The authority to carry out programs established under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2023.