Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Steviol Glycosides as a Sweetener in Nutritional Supplement Bars - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0078.
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/CAN/1054 |
| Date notice |
13/09/2016 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Steviol Glycosides as a Sweetener in Nutritional Supplement Bars - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0078. |
| Summary |
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener in nutritional supplement bars.
Currently, steviol glycosides are permitted for use as sweeteners in various foods in Canada, including meal replacement bars.
As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/9-sweetener-edulcorant-eng.php), effective 23 August 2016.
The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.
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| Product |
Steviol glycosides (ICS Codes: 67.220, 67.230) |
| Country |
Canada |
File attach:
NCAN1054.pdf
Orther Notice: