Iodisation of food salt to become compulsory in Atsimo-Andrefana
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L'Express de Madagascar
Illustrative image · HONG SON · Pexels · Licence PexelsMalagasy authorities are coordinating the implementation of the requirement to add potassium iodate to sea salt intended for consumption in the Atsimo-Andrefana region. A second meeting, following one in July, brought together regional health, hygiene and trade services, as well as salt producers.
Since 1 November 2026, food salt intended for human consumption must be iodised in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, with packaging bearing the official iodised salt logo, L’Express de Madagascar reports. The requirement stems from a regional order requiring potassium iodate to be added to sea salt intended for consumption.
A meeting bringing together, among others, the Regional Directorate of Health, the Municipal Hygiene Office, the Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumer Affairs, salt producers and law enforcement agencies announced the strict enforcement of this measure, according to L’Express de Madagascar. All non-iodised food salt must be seized, while salt intended for industrial use, particularly leather tanning, is not covered.
Potassium iodate still has to be ordered from suppliers in the capital. The establishment of an iodisation unit in the Atsimo-Andrefana region is presented as a solution to facilitate supplies for producers, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
