Food (Iodization of Salt) Regulations, 2005. Country/Territory Sri Lanka Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Treated food Hygiene/sanitary procedures Condiments/herbs/spices Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 31 December 2005. Abstract These Regulations, consisting of eleven sections and two Schedules, establish iodized edible common salt requirements. They specify hygiene and sanitary procedures obtained by washing off its impurities and by adding the ingredients of potassium iodide, potassium iodate or calcium iodate, which contains sodium chloride of not less than 97% by weight on dry matter basis. They provide, that suitable stabilizing agents shall be used if potassium iodide for iodization of salt. Iodized edible common Full text English Website www.documents.gov.lk References - Legislation Implements Food Act 1980 (No. 26 of 1980). Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1980 Keyword: Basic legislation, Packaging/labelling, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Fraud/deceit/adulteration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX