What is the purpose of Regulation 2.3.12 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulation, 2011?

Correct option is B

Regulation 2.3.12 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulation, 2011, aims to regulate the sale of iodized salt for direct human consumption. It ensures that salt for human consumption is adequately iodized to prevent iodine deficiency disorders, which is a public health goal.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Regulate the sale of non-iodized salt for direct human consumption – Incorrect. The regulation primarily focuses on ensuring the sale of iodized salt, not non-iodized salt.
· (b) Regulate the sale of iodized salt for direct human consumption – Correct. This regulation ensures that the iodization of salt for human consumption is strictly enforced to reduce iodine deficiency.
· (c) Ensure the availability of adequately iodized salt for human consumption – Incorrect. While this option is close, the regulation specifically focuses on the sale of iodized salt, not the broader aspect of availability.
· (d) Promote the sale of common salt without iodization – Incorrect. This option contradicts the purpose of the regulation, as it emphasizes iodization to prevent iodine deficiency.