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Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8976).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act establishing the Philippine Food Fortification Program and for other purposes.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food security Special dietary uses Treated food Food additives Food quality control/food safety Nutrition Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Standards Subsidy/incentive
Geographical area
Asia, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

In order to prevent and limit nutritional deficiency problems in the Philippines,a Food Fortification plan provides for the addition of nutrients to processed foods or food products as per the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).The Philippine Food fortification Program, shall apply to all imported or locally processed foods or food products sold or distributed in the country as: (1) Voluntary Food Fortification - the Department shall encourage the fortification of all processed foods or food p

Full text
English
Website
www.fda.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Implementing Rules and Regulations for the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8976).

Legislation | Philippines | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Treated food, Food additives, Nutrition, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX