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[CITE: 7USC1736g-2]

 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
        CHAPTER 41--AGRICULTURAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT AND ASSISTANCE
 
           SUBCHAPTER IV--GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
 
Sec. 1736g-2. Micronutrient fortification pilot program


(a) In general

    Subject to the availability of practical technology and to cost 
effectiveness, not later than September 30, 1997, the Secretary, in 
consultation with the Administrator, shall establish a micronutrient 
fortification pilot program under this chapter. The purpose of the 
program shall be to--
        (1) assist developing countries in correcting micronutrient 
    dietary deficiencies among segments of the populations of the 
    countries; and
        (2) encourage the development of technologies for the 
    fortification of whole grains and other commodities that are readily 
    transferable to developing countries.

(b) Selection of participating countries

    From among the countries eligible for assistance under this chapter, 
the Secretary may select not more than 5 developing countries to 
participate in the pilot program.

(c) Fortification

    Under the pilot program, whole grains and other commodities made 
available to a developing country selected to participate in the pilot 
program may be fortified with 1 or more micronutrients (including 
vitamin A, iron, and iodine) with respect to which a substantial portion 
of the population in the country is deficient. The commodity may be 
fortified in the United States or in the developing country.

(d) Termination of authority

    The authority to carry out the pilot program established under this 
section shall terminate on September 30, 2002.

(July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title IV, Sec. 415, as added Pub. L. 104-127, 
title II, Sec. 222, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 958.)
