Regulation

  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Demand-side
  • Supply-side

Definition

A legislative instrument through which governments make the application of a fortification standard compulsory. It defines institutional roles and responsibilities for checking compliance and describes penalties for lack of compliance. In some countries, technical specifications (standards) are also included as part of the regulation. In other instances, the regulation simply refers to a standard.

References

WHO (2021). “Monitoring flour fortification to maximize health benefits: a manual for millers, regulators, and programme managers.”