For countless of us affected by Haemochromatosis, a day without worries about our iron levels is a luxury. With an expected 250,000+ suffering from the condition in the UK alone, dietary considerations mark the difference between an ordinary life and one marred by frequent hospital visits, extreme fatigue, joint pains, and unidentified symptoms that leave sufferers in distress.

This takes a tremendous toll not only on our lives, but on the National Health Service (NHS) as mosty sufferers are not diagnosed. The fortification of white wheat flour will and has lead to our already strained NHS services to conduct numerous tests and procedures, dispense medications, or even bear the heart-wrenching consequences related to organ failure and loss of life.

In this regard, the recent requirement which mandates the fortification of all white wheat flour sold and imported in the UK presents a deeply concerning issue, and one that must be addressed immediately. Iron fortification will render all white wheat flour products inedible for those diagnosed with Haemochromatosis, a group already burdened with strict dietary restrictions. For the vast majority that have not been diagnosed the Fortification of White Wheat Flour reflects a very real danager and vastly reduced quality of life.

This isn't just about a loaf of bread. It's about the freedom to eat without fear, the right to maintain a personal measure of dietary control over an otherwise uncontrollable condition. It also can be argured this legistation could well be in violation of human rights ie forcing medication upon the populace without their consent via the restriction of our diets. It is therefore important that this mandate be removed and options looked at that do not adversely affect such a significant group of our population.

Fortification of Wheatflour may well be a good idea to help a certain small percentage of the population get enough of the selected vitamins and minerals. However making it law that everyone must be medicated in order to get a balanced and healthy diet is inhumane and will cost the NHS, the Government and the Populace of the United Kingdom millions if not billions over the coming years. Not to mention the vastly reduced quality of life from all those suffering from Haemochromatosis without knowing what is causing it.

We call upon those in authority to revoke posthaste the directive which requires mandatory fortification of White Wheat Flour. Let's save those affected by Haemochromatosis and other vitamin intolorances the unbearably high costs, both personal and national. We ask that you do the right thing and make food safe for everyone. Sign the petition now!