EFSA request for additional data on low/no calorie sweeteners
ISA comments the new call for data from EFSA Brussels, 1st July 2021: Today the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued an open call for additional data on safety of low/no calorie sweeteners1, as part of its on-going process of re-evaluation of all food additives permitted for use in the EU before January 2009 requested […]
Low/no calorie sweeteners do not adversely affect gut bacteria
ISA statement in response to in-vitro study by Shil et al. Brussels, 24th June 2021: Responding to an in-vitro study by Shil et al.1 on low/no calorie sweetener and gut bacteria, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the scientific opinions of regulatory authorities worldwide which have repeatedly confirmed the safety of all approved low/no […]
Low/no calorie sweetened beverages are safe and do not increase risk of mortality
ISA statement in response to meta-analysis of observational studies by Li et al. Brussels, 7th May 2021: Contrary to the claims reported in a new systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort (observational) studies1, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the safety of all approved low/no calorie sweeteners and to the important limitations of […]
No concerns about safety of aspartame
ISA statement in response to new commentary by Landrigan and Straif Brussels, 14th April 2021: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) highlights the safety of aspartame for use in foods and beverages, as confirmed by food safety authorities around the world, in line with the overwhelming body of scientific evidence available,1,2,3 and contrary to conclusions in […]
Low/no calorie sweetener consumption is safe during pregnancy
ISA statement in response to study by Cai et al. Brussels, 18th January 2021: Responding to a new publication by Cai et al.1 on low/no calorie sweetener consumption during pregnancy, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the opinions of food safety authorities around the world which have repeatedly and consistently confirmed the safety of […]
Low/no calorie sweetened beverages during pregnancy do not adversely affect gut microbiome in infants
ISA statement in response to the study by Laforest-Lapointe et al. Brussels, 4th January 2021: Contrary to the claims made in a new study by Laforest-Lapointe et al.1, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the safety assessments by regulatory authorities around the world which have repeatedly and consistently confirmed the safety of all approved […]
No evidence of adverse effect of low/no calorie sweeteners on gut microbiota
ISA statement in response to new in vitro study by Markus et al. Brussels, 8th December 2020: In response to a new in-vitro study by Markus et al.,1 the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the opinions of regulatory authorities around the world which have all consistently confirmed the safety of all approved low/no calorie […]
Low/no calorie sweetened beverages do not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
ISA statement in response to the letter published by Chazelas et al. – Brussels, 27th October 2020: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to a letter published this week by Chazelas et al. about low/no calorie sweetened beverages.
Low/no calorie sweeteners presence in foods is clearly labelled
ISA statement in response to the Sugar Association’s petition to FDA regarding the labelling of low/no calorie sweeteners Brussels, 23rd June 2020: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to the petition submitted by the Sugar Association to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the labelling of low/no calorie sweeteners earlier this month.1 The ISA […]
Low/no calorie sweeteners have a useful role to play in diabetes management
ISA statement in response to study by Lohner et al. Brussels, 26th May 2020: Responding to a new study by Lohner et al.1 the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) points to the collective evidence which confirms that low/no calorie sweeteners can be safely consumed by people with diabetes and have a useful role to play in diabetes management. […]