An endocrinologist and expert in nuclear medicine has called a proposal to repeal the law requiring the iodization of salt a "preposterous" idea. National coordinator for the Iodine Global Network Dr. Teofilo San Luis' comments came after some lawmakers called for the junking of the law, a reason they said why the Philippine salt industry has not been able to cope with demand.

Mendoza, R. (2023, February 1). Health expert rejects proposal to repeal salt law. The Manila Times, p. A2.