Canada - Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Steviol Glycosides as a Sweetener in Nutritional Supplement Bars - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0078 Health Canada has issuednotice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Steviol Glycosides as a Sweetener in Nutritional Supplement Bars - Document Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0078.Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener in nutritional supplement bars. Currently, steviol glycosides are permitted for use as sweeteners in various foods in Canada, including meal replacement bars. As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of steviol glycosides as a sweetener described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/9-sweetener-edulcorant-eng.php), effective 23 August 2016. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive. Proposed date of adoption : 23 August 2016 Proposed date of entry into force: [ ] Six months from date of publication, and/or : 23 August 2016 Final date for comments: [ ] Sixty days from the date of circulation of the notification and/or : 5 November 2016 | 
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