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Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland from 2026

Food producers in Northern Ireland will be required to add folic acid to non-wholemeal flour from 2026 to reduce the risk of serious brain and spine defects in newborns.

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HealthFolic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland from 2026

Food producers in Northern Ireland will be required to add folic acid to non-wholemeal flour from 2026 to reduce the risk of serious brain and spine defects in newborns.

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