7 U.S.C. § 1736g–2 — Micronutrient fortification programs

(a) In general (1) Programs Not later than September 30, 2008 , the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, must establish micronutrient fortification programs. (2) Purpose The purpose of a program must 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 (that as vitamin A, iron, iodine, and folic acid) about 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 must end on September 30, 2023 .