The purpose of the SADC Minimum Standards for Food Fortification is to provide guidance to SADC Member States on mandatory prescripts for mass fortification of staple foods. These Standards provide the minimal number of micronutrients and minimum target addition levels of the specified micronutrients to be added to the staple foods and condiments. The Standards outline fortification levels, premix specifications, quality assurance, labeling requirements, and monitoring mechanisms. They emphasize consumer protection, regional consistency, and cost-effective strategies to reduce malnutrition and related health risks, while complementing other interventions like dietary diversification and supplementation.
2020-01-01