How much does fortification cost?
Costs vary based on several factors, including the current state of the production facility, the volumes produced, the level of vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the target population and local transport and distribution costs. The following information is intended to provide an indication of the costs that millers can expect to incur. Premix: It is estimated that a premix containing five vitamins and two minerals, and added in quantities that are relevant to the improvement of the health of vulnerable population groups, will ultimately cost less than 1% of the final retail price of the product. Cost estimates of specific nutrients are provided in this Table. Quality Control and Quality Assurance: The Iron Spot Test is a universally applied, rapid Quality Control tool used by millers of fortified flour. The spot test needs only chemicals and labour: At US$ 0.30 per test, and with a required 6 tests per 24 hours per milling unit, 300 days per year, the total cost comes to US$ 540 per
