I'm A Pregnancy Expert — Here's Why The Government's New Flour Law Matters

Folic acid, which the NHS recommends taking at least three months before trying for a baby and 12 weeks after conception, is pivotal for healthy foetal development. 

That’s partly why the government introduced new legislation yesterday that will mean all non-wholemeal flour has to be fortified with folic acid from the end of 2026. 

“These measures are a simple and effective intervention to improve health outcomes in babies, giving them the best start in life,” Andrew Gwynne, Minister for Public Health and Prevention, said.