Does Europe Fortify Grains? The Evolving Policies and National Approaches
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A 2021 study by the EU's Joint Research Centre (JRC) noted that mandatory folic acid fortification could prevent over 1,000 neural tube defects annually, yet the question remains: does Europe fortify grains consistently? The reality is that fortification policies across the continent are a patchwork of national regulations and voluntary initiatives.
