Category: Uk policy

Unlike many countries with mandated salt fortification programs, the UK has never introduced a formal policy to iodize salt. This unique public health approach stems from an "accidental" success story involving the dairy industry, which is a key reason salt is not iodized in the UK.

According to the Food Standards Agency, new UK legislation will make folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour mandatory by the end of 2026. This major public health initiative confirms that folic acid is not only used in the UK but is being proactively integrated into the national diet to prevent birth defects.