Fortifies corn masa flour and wet corn masa products with folic acid to prevent neural tube defects.

The Fortifying Corn Masa Act mandates the fortification of corn masa flour and wet corn masa products with folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Corn masa flour must contain 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, while wet corn masa products must contain 0.4 milligrams per pound. The Commissioner of Health can exempt certain products or manufacturers from these requirements if fortification is not feasible, would cause financial hardship, or is unnecessary for specialized uses.

Fortifies corn masa flour and wet corn masa products with folic acid to prevent neural tube defects.

The Fortifying Corn Masa Act mandates the fortification of corn masa flour and wet corn masa products with folic acid to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. Corn masa flour must contain 0.7 milligrams of folic acid per pound, while wet corn masa products must contain 0.4 milligrams per pound. The Commissioner of Health can exempt certain products or manufacturers from these requirements if fortification is not feasible, would cause financial hardship, or is unnecessary for specialized uses.