Consultation outcome: Amending The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998

The UK Government recently sought views on proposals to update and amend the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1998 which cover specific compositional and labelling requirements.

The regulations primarily provide for the compulsory addition of certain nutrients to non-wholemeal wheat flour to protect public health. Included in the consultation are proposals to make certain adjustments to these rules and additionally include folic acid with the aim of improving public health outcomes for the UK population.

Following consideration of responses, the UK government and devolved administrations have agreed to proceed with several of the proposed amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998, including the mandatory addition of 250 micrograms of folic acid per 100 grams non-wholemeal wheat flour.

You can view the summary of responses and government response here.