Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide (ASIN) (Republic Act No. 8172). Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food security Nutrition Condiments/herbs/spices Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Act requires the addition of iodine to all salt intended for animal and human consumption in order to eliminate micronutrient malnutrition in the country. Full text English Website www.chanrobles.com References - Legislation Implemented by Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 8172 for Salt Iodization Nationwide. Legislation | Philippines | 1996 (2004) Keyword: Food security, Nutrition, Condiments/herbs/spices, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX