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GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

ON FOOD FORTIFICATIONPROGRAM

GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

ON FOOD FORTIFICATIONPROGRAM


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GUIDELINES ONMICRONUTRIENT

FORTIFICATION OFPROCESSED FOODS

GUIDELINES ONMICRONUTRIENT

FORTIFICATION OFPROCESSED FOODS

Administrative OrderNo. 4-A s. 1995


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Section II - OBJECTIVES

To improve the nutritionalquality of the nations foodsupply (Dept. of Health)

Basis for the rational addition of nutrient(s)

To avoid over-or-under fortification andmisleading label claims


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Section IIIDEFINITION OF TERMS

FORTIFICATION - the addition of nutrients to processedfoods at levels above the natural state

PROCESSED FOOD food that has been subjected to

some degree of processing which partially or completelychanges the physico-chemical and/or sensorycharacteristics of the raw material.

UNPROCESSED FOOD food that has not undergoneany treatment resulting in substantial change in theoriginal state.


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Section IVSTATEMENT OF POLICIES

1. FF shall be vital wherethere is demonstrated needto increase the intake of anessential nutrient by one ormore population groups


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2. The Department recognizes that the nutritionaldeficiency problems in the Philippines based onrecent nutrition surveys include deficiencies in

Energy Iron

vitamin A

Thiamin

Riboflavin

Iodine

Ascorbic acid Calcium

Folate


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Section IV

STATEMENT OF POLICIES3. FF shall not be encouraged in alcoholic

beverages and candies


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Section IV

STATEMENT OF POLICIES

4. FF is highly encouraged for foods that are widely

consumed particularly by at-risk populationgroups.

- cereals

- cereal based products (with iron & B complex)- juices, flavored drinks & food gels (with vitamin C)

- filled milk, cooking oil & margarine (w/ vitamin A)

- salt (with iodine)


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5. FF shall be recommended for processed foodsreplace or simulate traditional foods tocompensate for nutritional inferiority due to useof substitute ingredients


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Section VCOVERAGE

These Guidelines shall apply to all fortified foods

except dietary supplements and foods for whichestablished standards include specifications fornutrient composition or levels of fortification


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Section VIFOOD FORTIFICATION GUIDELINES

1. Choosing an appropriate nutrient as fortificant

2. Processed foods fortified with nutrients that arenot deficient in the Filipino diet to restore lossesin the food.

3. Fortification is appropriate when essentialnutrient(s) as (are) added in proportion to the

total caloric content of food.


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4. Processed foods that are consumed not for itscaloric contribution to the diet may be fortifiedonly with essential nutrients that are deficient inthe Filipino diet, PROVIDED such foods are

appropriate vehicles for the particular nutrient(s)and are widely consumed by the generalpopulation or are intended for interventionprograms to address micronutrient deficiency in

specific target populations.


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5. The fortification level shall be in accordance with

the following principles 5.1. For essentialnutrients that are deficient in the Filipinodiet:

Added nutrients shall supply at least 1/3 of theRDA of the target consumer,

except that vitamin C shall be supplied at notless than 100% of the RDA in fortified

juices/flavored drinks. These levels shall be uniformly distributed


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Recommended Energyand Nutrient Intakes

(RENI)


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The minimum fortification level shall becomputed in the following manner:

Fortification level per 100 g = (A/(B*C)) x 100

Where A = 1/3 RDA of the target consumer

B = no. of servings like to be consumed per dayC = serving size

(amount of food normally eaten at one time)

@+=%-?#*


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5.2. For nutrients that are essential but have not beenestablished to be deficient in the Filipino diet, the

added nutrients shall supply at least 1/5 (or20%) of the RDA of the target consumer. Recommended Energyand Nutrient Intakes(RENI)


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5.3. For nutrients that are essential but have noestablished RDA, the added nutrients shall supply atleast 20% of the estimated safe and adequate levels

for daily intake as recommended by the Food andNutrition Board of the U.S. National Research Council.

Recommended Energyand Nutrient Intakes(RENI)


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5.4. For processed foods to be fortified with nutrient(s)

with known toxicity (e.g. vitamins A, D, E, K, Zn,Se), the level shall not exceed 150% of the RDAfor the target consumer

5.5. For essential amino acids, fortification levels shallbe in accordance with the recommendations ofthe Joint FAO/WHO/UNU Expert Consultaion onEnergy and Protein Requirements.


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Section VI

FOOD FORTIFICATION GUIDELINES

5.8. For nutrients with Philippine RDA, the referenceRDA shall be those of a Filipino male adult,20-39y, 56kg.

Recommended Energyand Nutrient Intakes(RENI)


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Section VI

FOOD FORTIFICATION GUIDELINES

5.9. For nutrients without established Philippine RDA,the USRDA shall be used, particularly of the maleadult, 19-24y, 72 kg.

5.10. For processed foods specifically intended forchildren (after infancy and below 10 years), thereference RDA shall be that of a child in the 4 to 6years age group.

5.11. Where no RDA has been prescribed for a nutrient,safety considerations shall be applied and thesafety of the use of such nutrient in a particularfood shall be supported by the user/claimant(producer/distributor)


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Section VII

LABELING OF FORTIFIED PROCESSED FOODS

The following label declarations shall be requiredfor fortified processed foods, in addition to otherrequirements under BFADs food labelingregulations:

1. At least 80% to 90% of the claimed fortificationlevel are retained based on analysis shall be claimFORTIFIED be considered valid

2. Fortification claims shall be based on theprocessed food as packaged and purchased bythe consumer


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Section VII


3. The fortification level shall be appropriately

presented on the labeling indicating the followinginformation:

number of servings

per container/package

serving size by weight

or volume

calories per serving

(kcal)

nutrients added and

their corresponding

amount expressed as

% RDA per serving


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Section VII


4. The terms:

enriched

added with FORTIFIED

supplemented with

Descriptive terms:

rich in

good source of FORTIFIED excellent source of


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Section VIIICOMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS

1. These guidelines shall be applied in theregistration of fortified processed food products inthe BFAD

2. The BFAD itself or BFAD in coordination with therecognized agencies or institutions shall monitorthe micronutrient of fortified processed food


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Section VIIICOMPLIANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS

3. A processed food claiming fortification shall beconsidered mislabelled unless the fortificationlevels comply with these guidelines

4. The BFAD, after notice and hearing, mayimpose administrative sanctions in case of

non-compliance with these guidelines


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Section IX

TRANSITION PERIOD

1. All the manufacturers of food processors aregiven six (6) months from effectivity tocomply with these guidelines

2. All food products that are not otherwiseadulterated or mislabelled produced beforethe expiration of this 6-month period shall beallowed to stay in the market up to theexpiration of their shelf-life


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The Philippine FoodFortification Law of 2000The Philippine FoodFortification Law of 2000

An Act Establishing the Philippine

Food Fortification Programand for other Purposes

An Act Establishing the Philippine

Food Fortification Programand for other Purposes

Signed into law on November 7, 2000

Republic Act 8976


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RA 8976 - Rule IV

1. Imported and locallyprocessed foods

2. Food products for saleor distribution in the

Philippines

COVERAGE


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Republic Act 8976 Components

Edible Oil with

Vitamin ARice with

iron

Flour with

Vitamin A and

Iron

Sugar with

Vitamin A

1. Mandatory Fortification by November 7, 2004


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Republic Act 8976 Componets

2. Voluntary Fortification - Processed Food thruSangkap Pinoy Seal

Snack foodsFruit Juices

Canned Goods Margarine

Noodles

Baby foods


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RA 8976 - Seal

2. Voluntary Food Fortification

Diamond Seal

Sangkap Pinoy Seal

1. Mandatory Food Fortification


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5. Repackers

6. Retailers

7. Restaurants

8. Food serviceestablishments

Rule IV. Sec. 3

Application and Responsibility in FoodFortification

The Food fortification Law applies to thefollowing :

1. Producers

2. Importers

3. Traders4. Tollees


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Rule IV. Sec. 4-5

Licensing and Registration

Producers, importers, traders, repackers,

tollees, retailers, restaurants and food serviceestablishments shall be licensed by the

following:

1. NFA - Rice

2. SRA - Sugar 3. PCA - Oil

4. BFAD - Flour, registration of fortified foods

prior to distributionImplementation thru MOA between four

government agencies


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Rule VI

Exemption from Mandatory FortificationThe following food items are exempted from

mandatory Fortification:

1.Staples for export

2. Brown rice and glutinous rice

3. Raw sugar4. Staples for use in processed foods that

affects their properties,

i.e. sugar for soft drinks


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Rule VIReview of Mandatory Fortification

1. National Nutrition Council

(NNC)

Review and recommend

other staple food products to

befortified

2. DOH thru BFAD Implementation of the

fortification of other food

products


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Rule VIII

Implementation, Monitoring and Review DOH thru BFAD as the lead implementing and monitoring

agency

NNC as the advisory body that conducts periodic review orupon industry petition

DA agencies assist BFAD in monitoring and review:- SRA, PCA, BOC, NFA and LGUs for markets and

food service establishments

Implementation BFAD to formulate SOPs for monitoring

Reporting-business establishments and importers to BFAD-BOC to BFAD prior to release of mandatory staples.


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Rule IX

Support to Affected Manufacturers

DTI- provides soft loans and financial

assistance through BOI

DOST- developed new machines andtechnologies and transfer technologies tomanufacturers


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Rule IX

Support to Affected Manufacturers

Land Bank and Livecor provide loans at preferential

rates

Government Laboratory

provide analytical services

at reasonable cost


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Rule IX Sec. 2Budget Support

Agencies mentioned inRule VIII and IX mandated

to implement and support

the food fortification program,

shall allocate part of their

budget for the implementation

and support of this program


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Rule X IAdministrative Sanctions

1st violation - fine not less than P300,000 and

suspension of registration

2nd violation fine from P 301,000 to P 600,000

and suspention of registration

3rd violation fine from P 601,000 toP1,000,000 and cancellation of registration

Violation with manifest intention to mislead, defraudor deceive- maximum fine and revocation of license


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Republic Act 8976


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