Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (+1 more)

This regulation updates rules on the use of steviol glycosides, a sweetener derived from the stevia plant. It specifically addresses a new production method using fermentation with a microorganism called Yarrowia lipolytica.

This change affects food manufacturers and consumers by potentially expanding the availability and types of sweeteners used in food products, ensuring safety standards are maintained for this new production method.