Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 (+1 more) on specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards specifications for enzymatically produced steviol glycosides to include rebaudioside M produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extract (E 960c(ii)) using the genetically modified yeast K. phaffii CGMCC 7539
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This regulation updates the technical specifications for a specific food additive, steviol glycosides (E 960c(ii)). It allows for the inclusion of rebaudioside M produced using a genetically modified yeast, ensuring its quality and safety for consumers.
This change affects food manufacturers using this sweetener and consumers who choose products with stevia-based sweeteners. It ensures consistency and safety standards for this additive across the EU.