Sec. 415. MICRONUTRIENT FORTIFICATION PROGRAMS

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## SEC. 415 MICRONUTRIENT FORTIFICATION PROGRAMS **[**[7 U.S.C. 1736g–2](/us/usc/t7/s1736g–2)**]** ###

(a)In General ####

(1)Programs Not later than September 30, 2008, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish micronutrient fortification programs. ####

(2)Purpose The purpose of a program shall 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 (such as vitamin A, iron, iodine, and folic acid) with respect to 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 shall terminate on September 30, 2023.

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