date:Dec 05, 2012
Health Canada has authorized the use of stevia, a natural and no calorie sweetener, in foods and beverages in Canada.
The approval follows Health Canada's evaluation of the data supporting the safety and efficacy of steviol glycosides as a sweetener for food and beverages.
Prior to its approval, stevia was only available as a natural health product, and not permitted for use as a food additive in foods and beverages in Canada.
The regulation permitting the use of steviol glycosides as a food