Food fortification in Southeast Asia: Current challenges, strategies for the future

By:
International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), National Institute of Nutrition (Vietnam)
Date:
2019

The impact of public private partnerships in food fortification are often restricted by economic, social, technical, and regulatory challenges. This summary report from the 2019 ILSI seminar documents a public private symposium on the challenges faced in Southeast Asia. It gives a brief outline of case studies on:

  • Iodine Deficiency: Epidemiology, Consequences and Reduction Strategies
  • Iodine Fortification of Salt and Seasoning Sauces in Thailand
  • Thiamine and Riboflavin Fortification in Cambodia
  • Introduction of Fortified Rice into the Canteen for Cambodian Female Workers
  • Flour and Rice Fortification in Indonesia

 The lack of coordination between sectors, barriers in communication, and the absence of clear, shared goals among stakeholders provides lessons for future public-private action on food fortification.

This resource presents evidence or data but has not been peer reviewed