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WHO: aspartame is possibly carcinogenic 

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On 14th July 2023, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) together released assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame, which, despite the “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans (Group 2B), classified aspartame as […]

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Taiwan FDA reports excessive sweeteners in E.ELKOS VIVEDE MAGNUMESIUM FOAMING LOZEN (E.ELKOS VIVEDE MAGN. BRAUSETABL)” exported from Germany

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On June 27, 2023, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration reported the presence of 1.45 g/kg of saccharin, and 12.95 g/kg of cyclamate in a batch of Alcohol Grapefruit Flavored Magnesium Foaming Lozenges named E.ELKOS VIVEDE MAGNUMESIUM FOAMING LOZEN (E.ELKOS VIVEDE MAGN. BRAUSETABL)” exported from Germany. The Taiwan FDA reminds that, according to the “Scope

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IARC to revise risk assessment of aspartame on 14th July 2023

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According to the WHO website, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has investigated the potential carcinogenic effect of aspartame and will update its risk assessment exercise on the substance. The results of the evaluations, which will include information on daily intake and dietary exposure assessment of the substance, are scheduled to be released

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Australia and New Zealand consider use of Steviol glycosides in food for special medical purposes 

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According to the official website of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand, an application seeking to amend the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit s​teviol glycosides to be used as a food additive (intense sweetener) in food for special medical purposes (FSMPs) has been accepted. The application seeks permission to use stevia in

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Taiwan FDA discovers non-compliant sweetener content in China Mainland’s exported pickled vegetable mixed pack

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On 23rd May 2023, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration reported the presence of 0.22 g/kg of cyclamate in a batch of packed vegetable mixed pack (35g) products from mainland China. Cyclamate is not allowed in that type of product under Taiwanese law. The problematic products were produced by Guangxi Luoyouji Food Technology Limited Company

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WHO issues guidelines for the use of non-sugar sweeteners

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The recently released guideline provides policy-makers and program managers with recommendations on how to effectively address the use of non-sugar sweeteners within their populations. It offers a comprehensive set of policy actions and public health interventions that can be implemented to regulate and promote the appropriate use of non-sugar sweeteners. Mostly importantly, in the guideline,

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Taiwan reports Indonesian banana crisps found with non-compliant sweetener levels

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According to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, a batch of banana crisp products (CE027 GUNUNG POTENG KERIPIK PISANG) exported by GUNUNG POTENG from Indonesia contains excessive levels saccharin and cyclamate. The detected saccharin level was found to be 0.02 g/kg, while the cyclamate level was 0.28 g/kg, both of which are not allowed in

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Philippines FDA seeks feedback on proposed peanut butter standards

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The Philippine Food and Drug Administration has issued a consultation document, proposing the development of standards for peanut butter. The feedback period for the proposed standards will end on May 19th, 2023. The proposed standards set the following maximum use levels for artificial sweeteners: acesulfame potassium 1000mg/kg; aspartame 1000 mg/kg; neotame 33mg/kg; steviol glycosides 330

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Macao Municipal Affairs Bureau detects pre-packaged food containing excessive aspartame, urges public to stop consumption

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During routine food inspections, the Municipal Affairs Bureau detected excessive aspartame in a pre-packaged plum product. The problematic product is named “Taiwan Mountain Plum – Seedless Original Flavour” under the brand “Ms. Plum” (“玩梅女人“), weighs 30 grams, and has a “best before” date of February 16, 2024. The test found that every kilogram of the

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Japan implements cyclamic acid inspection order on a Chinese food company

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The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has issued a notification adding the Chinese company HEILONGJIANG HENGYUAN FOOD CO., LTD to the list of manufacturers subject to inspection for cyclamic acid. This decision was made after cyclamic acid was detected in food products manufactured by the company during voluntary inspections.

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