Key Considerations for Policymakers - Iodized Salt as a Vehicle for Iron Fortification: Current Evidence, Challenges, and Knowledge Gaps

Abstract

India's extensive social welfare programs have provided a unique opportunity to distribute DFS at scale, with strong support from development partners and some state governments. Social welfare programs require committed state governments to subsidize the product, ensure effective procurement and delivery systems, and monitor the use of high-quality DFS formulations and iodized salt to mitigate against color changes. In comparison, there has been minimal expansion of DFS into the retail market under mandatory or voluntary settings, providing limited experience with this platform.