Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Steviol Glycosides from Yarrowia lipolytica VRM in a Variety of Foods

Health Canada’s Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of steviol glycosides from Yarrowia lipolytica VRM. This request was for the same foods where steviol glycosides from other sources is already permitted in Canada and at the same maximum levels of use allowed for those foods. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada’s assessment, the Department has enabled the food additive use described in the information document by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners, effective July 22 , 2021. View original article here Source