Submitted on Tuesday 27th October 2015
Rejected on Tuesday 1st December 2015
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Iodized salt awareness campaign
All food-grade salt, used in household and food processing should be fortified with iodine as a safe and effective strategy for the prevention and control of iodine deficiency disorders in populations living in stable and emergency settings. WHO, e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions (eLENA)
Iodine is essential for healthy brain development in the fetus and young child. Iodine deficiency negatively affects the health of women, as well as economic productivity and quality of life. Most people need an additional source of iodine as it is found in relatively small amounts in the diet. Iodization is an effective strategy to increase iodine intake at the population level. WHO, e-Library of Evidence for Nutrition Actions (eLENA)
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We're not sure whether you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take action, or whether you are calling on salt manufacturers to take this action.
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