Inacal approves three technical standards to guarantee the quality of the salt we consume

Salt is one of the most commonly used seasonings in all kitchens around the world and an essential ingredient in Peruvian gastronomy, which is why it is fundamental that it meets high quality standards that safeguard the health of consumers. With this purpose, the National Institute of Quality (Inacal) approved three Peruvian Technical Standards (NTP) that establish testing methods to determine the quality requirements of salt intended for human consumption. These standards allow for the guarantee that the production and consumption of salt in Peru develop under reliable and safe parameters, strengthening the good practices of the industry and protecting the health of the population. Iodine and fluorine are essential minerals that play a key role in public health. Iodine promotes physical and intellectual development and prevents nutritional deficiencies, while fluorine protects oral health in a massive and economical way. Therefore, the application of these technical standards ...