New legislation introduced in November requires millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
Baroness Merron, Minister for Patient Safety, Women’s Health and Mental Health, said:
“Fortifying bread and flour with folic acid will help reduce neural tube defects and give women greater peace of mind throughout their pregnancy. This government is determined to support women and turn around maternity outcomes so every child can live a long, happy and fulfilling life.”
View: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/birth-defects-prevented-by-fortifying-flour-with-folic-acid