date:Dec 03, 2012
The International Stevia Council celebrates key anniversaries of the approval of stevia extracts worldwide.
Zanna McFerson, President of the International Stevia Council (ISC) says: Following the positive safety opinions by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives in 2008, stevia extracts have gained global acceptance by many food regulatory agencies worldwide. Stevia extracts are a zero calorie solution for naturally sourced sweetness and contribute to maintaining a healthy lifest