date:Jan 28, 2019
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved SweeGens Bestevia Reb M Stevia Leaf Sweetener for use as a food additive.
SweeGen is a provider of non-GMO, nature-based stevia sweeteners.
The food standards agency gave the approval for use of the sweetener as a food additive in Amendment No 183 issued on 23 January.
FSANZ conducted a detailed safety evaluation, following which it amended the present requirements for Rebaudioside M under the Australia and New Zealand food standard co