Strengthening regulatory governance of food fortification

The project aims to improve frameworks for food fortification by prioritising evidence-driven policies and regulations for addressing micronutrient deficiencies. By leveraging evidence-based measures - including policy instrument choice, risk-based licensing, risk-based inspections and enforcement, burden reduction, as well as capacity building - the project seeks to ensure that food fortification initiatives are not only impactful and sustainable, but also efficient and practical for all stakeholders. The OECD will design practical tools to help governments achieve this by improving and simplifying policies, processes, and practices for people and businesses. 

Addressing the unique needs of different countries is essential for effective food fortification interventions. Through in-depth analysis of national landscapes, the project identifies opportunities to improve regulatory frameworks and outcomes. This approach fosters active stakeholder engagement and supports policymakers and regulators to adapt programs to national circumstances, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of food fortification initiatives.

Malnutrition is a global challenge and large-scale food fortification is a priority for many countries. This project will help governments leverage the global and expert community in designing and deploying policies for food fortification, whether by facilitating direct peer exchange between regulators or by scaling experiences from specific country contexts into learnings and good practices for the global community.