The body that will decide on food fortification has been determined

APA reports that this is reflected in the decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev today on the application of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Food Safety" No. 523-VIQ dated May 5, 2022.

The decision on fortification of food products is made by the Cabinet of Ministers on the basis of scientifically substantiated proposals of the Food Safety Agency as the Azerbaijan Food Safety Institute under the Food Safety Agency.

The decision to fortify food is mandatory for food entities.