EFSA revises assessment of consumer exposure to steviol glycosides

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in January 2011, reviewed its previous assessment of consumer exposure to the sweeteners steviol glycosides, based on the revised levels of use proposed by the applicants. More commonly referred to as stevia, these sweeteners are proposed for use in sugar-free or reduced energy foods such as certain flavoured drinks and confectionary.

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