Ghana Standard FDGS 812:2006, Cereals and Pulses - Specification for Fortified Strong Wheat Flour.

Ghana Standard GS 812:2006 is a specification established to ensure the quality and nutritional fortification of soft wheat flour produced or imported in Ghana. This standard mandates the addition of essential micronutrients to combat malnutrition, including vitamins such as Vitamin A, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and minerals like Iron and Zinc. Additionally, it outlines permissible additives, including Pyridoxine, L-Ascorbic acid, Azodicarbonamide, and Sulphur Dioxide, to enhance flour quality. Compliance with GS 812:2006 is required for all relevant stakeholders to ensure public health and nutritional benefits. The text further provides for requirements for raw material and final product, packaging and labelling requirements and sampling and testing. The text consists of 8 Articles.