Food Standard Scotland’s response to consultation on folic acid fortification in flour

Geoff Ogle, Chief Executive of Food Standards Scotland, said: “Food Standards Scotland welcomes the launch of the UK-wide consultation on the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid.

“We, along with the Scottish Government, have long recommended that flour should be fortified with folic acid and limits on other sources of dietary folic acid introduced. We know that folic acid intake among people in Scotland remains low, so this is an important step in improving public health and, in particular, reducing the number of babies born with neural tube defects.

“We look forward to considering the outcomes of the consultation.”