The introduction and regulation of nutritional additives in food and water is often contentious.

Queensland is a case in point, having previously been hesitant to introduce water fluoridation,

This public health measure was finally introduced last year under Premier Anna Bligh.

And again yesterday, it became mandatory for bread sold Australia-wide to contain Iodised salt.

This new regulation is an attempt to tackle what has become a growing health issue for millions of Australians, with Iodine deficiencies, which can cause a wide range of adverse heath effects.

2SER’s Jane Want spoke to Lydia Buchtmann, from “Food Standards Australia, New Zealand”.