FSSAI releases clarifications on stevia ban in cocoa and chocolate products
India
Dec 11, 2023
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that the additive "steviol glycoside (INS 960)" is not permitted for use in "Cocoa and Chocolate products" (FCS 5.1.3) and "Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products" (FCS 5.1.4) as per the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards & Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.
Furthermore, the FSSAI has reminded that, as per the amendment in Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specific Food and Food Ingredients) Regulation, 2017, application for approval is considered for the food additives that are not listed in the Food Safety and Standards Regulation (FSSR). Since Steviol glycoside is permitted as an additive in other food categories (such as Dairy-based drinks, Powder analogues, Dairy based desserts, Edible ices, Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit etc.), the Food Business Operators cannot seek approval for Steviol glycoside as "Non-Specified Food/Food Ingredient/Food Additive" under the Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specific Food and Food Ingredients) Regulation, 2017,
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