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EU approves stevia extract as sweetener
Issue Date: Nov 30, 2011
In a much awaited move, the European Union has approved the use and sale steviol glycosides, extracted from the leaves of the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana), as a sweetener. The decision to allow its use was taken on November 11. The regulation will come into force from December 2.
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Sell stevia, face legal action
Issue Date: Sep 15, 2011
IT HAS been touted as a healthy, natural sweetener but according to the law, stevia cannot be used. In fact, one may face legal action if caught selling stevia in any form, says the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
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