Iodized Salt
Pure table salt enriched with iodine, compliant with UNRWA specifications, safe and suitable for human consumption.
General Description: The iodized salt shall be a crystalline product consisting mainly of Sodium Chloride (NaCl), obtained from sea salt, rock salt, or natural brine. It must be of healthy quality, fit for human consumption, dry, and free-running with uniform grain size.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White, homogeneous, free from agglomeration, odorless. |
| Acid insoluble matter | 0.15% max (ISO 2479) |
| Iodine | 39–65 mg/kg (EuSalt/AS 002, WHO/UNICEF/ICCIDD Method) |
| Moisture | 3% max (ISO 2483) |
| Sodium chloride (NaCl) | 97% min (ISO 2481) |
| Sulphate (SO₄) | 0.5% max (ISO 2480) |
| Water insoluble matter | 0.2% max (ISO 2479) |
| Particle size - 1 mm sieve | 85% min |
| Particle size - 0.212 mm sieve | 20% max |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 0.5 mg/kg max |
| Copper (Cu) | 2 mg/kg max |
| Lead (Pb) | 1 mg/kg max |
| Mercury (Hg) | 0.1 mg/kg max |
* Iodine levels must comply with WHO 2014 Guidelines on fortification of food-grade salt with iodine.
When required, suppliers shall submit a Certificate of Analysis of the final product to UNRWA, along with other relevant documents.
Manufacturers must apply GMP, GHP, HACCP, and GFSI principles. UNRWA inspectors may visit facilities without prior notice during production to verify compliance with specifications and documentation.
The product must be free from harmful substances such as heavy metals, pesticides, and mycotoxins. It must comply with Codex standards (CXS193-1995), MRLs, and EMRLs for contaminants and toxins in food.
Unit of packing as agreed in the contract.
Iodized salt shall be stored under dry, ventilated, and hygienic conditions to preserve its quality and iodine content.
Marking shall comply with the special conditions of the contract.
Minimum 12 months with at least 80% of the shelf life remaining upon inspection.