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RCM welcomes launch of Government consultation on mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid
The Government have launched a consultation on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid in a bid to tackle fetal abnormalities.
New policy to fortify flour with folic acid
The government looks set to introduce mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, according to reports in the media today (15 October).
Experts urge government to fortify flour with folic acid
Results from a new study reinforce recent calls from experts to approve the fortification of flour with folic acid, in order to protect babies from having neural tube defects.Midwives welcome folic acid flour fortification announcement
Media reports today say that the Government has said it will introduce the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.Midwives welcome folic acid flour fortification consultation announcement
Today (12.30pm) the Government has announced that it will consult on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid in a bid to tackle foetal abnormalities.
Government will consult on folic acid fortification
A government consultation to consider the evidence around folic acid fortification will launch in early 2019, public health minister Steve Brine has confirmed.