Health Canada Approves Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni) for Use in Foods and Beverages

December 4, 2012 By

 

Health Canada has approved the use of steviol glycosides in foods in Canada. Here are the links to the official announcement (November 30, 2012) and the Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives:

Health Canada Announcement:
http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nom-adm-0002/index-eng.php

Notice of Modification – Lists of Permitted Food Additives (i.e. details):
http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nom-adm-0002/document-consultation-eng.php

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