Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point

 Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment  of  two  food  additive  submissions  seeking  approval  for  the  use  of  steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni in canned fruits products.
Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is already permitted for use in Canada as a sweetener in a variety of unstandardized foods.
As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment, the Department has enabled the use of steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, as described in the information document below, by modifying the List of Permitted Sweeteners effective 3 April 2019.
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.