Global Sweetener Regulations for Alternative Sweeteners

Global concerns about obesity and excessive sugar consumption have driven the development of new products using lower-calorie, alternative sweeteners, including polyols and natural and synthetic high-intensity sweeteners. As the selection expands, so do the regulations governing their use across the globe. Click to view this Slide Show for a survey of which sweeteners, such as aspartame or stevia, are approved for use in various countries around the world.