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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1782

Bread and Flour Regulations (Folic Acid) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill would require folic acid (a B vitamin) to be added to most bread and flour products sold in the UK. Folic acid is important for pregnant women and helps prevent serious birth defects, and adding it to bread is a common public health measure used in many countries.

Presented by Lord Rooker
supported by Anna Turley.
PrivateLords
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading8 Feb 2017
  • 2nd reading

Lords

  • 1st reading23 May 2016
  • 2nd reading8 Jul 2016
  • 3rd reading22 Nov 2016