Israel Mandates Iodine Fortification in Table Salt to Combat Deficiencies

By Вести-Ynet

First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

What happened

Israel will mandate iodine fortification in table salt within two years to combat widespread deficiencies, particularly affecting children and pregnant women. The measure aims to increase iodine intake, with the Ministry of Health setting concentration levels and expecting no price hikes.

• 01Israel will mandate iodine fortification in table salt within two years.
• 02The measure aims to address widespread iodine deficiencies in the population.
• 03Specialty salts and coarse salt will be exempt from the new regulations.
• 04The Ministry of Health will set iodine concentration levels and monitor intake.
• 05Officials expect the fortification to not increase the price of salt.
• 06Reduced iodine in desalinated water is a key reason for the initiative.

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VestyUnrated · Russian1 hour ago

Israel Mandates Iodine Fortification in Table Salt to Combat Deficiencies

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Moves to Fortify Table Salt with Iodine Amid Widespread Deficiency

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Mandates Iodine Fortification of Table Salt to Combat Deficiency

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel Mandates Iodine Fortification in Table Salt to Combat Deficiency

i24NEWSCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israel to Fortify Table Salt with Iodine to Combat Widespread Deficiency

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israel Mandates Iodine Fortification in Table Salt to Combat Widespread Deficiency

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