UNSPSC 50501605: Nutritional iron supplement

Mineral supplements are used to ensure that adequate amounts of nutrients are obtained on a daily basis, if optimal amounts cannot be obtained through a varied diet. Iron is required for many proteins and enzymes, notably hemoglobin to prevent anemia.

UNSPSC 50501605 Nutritional iron supplement is a Commodity code covering iron-fortified nutritional products state and local governments procure for public health programs, food assistance initiatives, and institutional nutrition services. State and local buyers under this code include state health departments, county public health agencies, school districts, and social services departments administering WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) programs, food banks, and other nutrition-support operations. The code covers iron supplements in various formulations—tablets, liquids, powders, and fortified food products—typically specified by dosage, bioavailability, and compliance with federal nutrition standards.

The source provides no recent state and local contract opportunities tagged to this code. Without posted solicitations, current geographic activity, issuing-body patterns, and representative RFP or RFQ notice types cannot be characterized from recent market signals.