The Ministry of Health approved the use of a guarantee seal to officially certify the quality of fortified foods in Costa Rica, promote good practices in the food industry and foster consumer trust.
Fortification in Costa Rica has been a good public health practice with a high impact on Costa Rican health for several decades and it’s important to recognize the efforts of companies that have always actively participated in the process as a great example of a public-private partnership,”
said Fernando Llorca, Minister of Health.
According to the institution, this seal will only be given to traders who request it.
The Regulation Department for Products of Sanitary Interest will monitor the use of the Seal of Guaranteed Food Fortification in Costa Rica, and maintain verification inspections of compliance with the Costa Rican Standards of Fortification.
Since 1970, the entity has enacted mandatory fortification of some staple foods, in order to reduce and control micronutrient deficiencies identified in national nutrition surveys, such as salt, sugar, wheat flour, corn flour, rice and milk.