Guest guest Posted July 17, 2003 Report Share Posted July 17, 2003 >Stevia is approved as a food supplement, i.e., loosely put, in the category >of herbs. That's why you see it for sale in the grocery store. Also, you >can buy cereals with stevia, but they are not noted as the sweetener. On Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:53:12 -0400, crew Enterprises wrote: >Liquid Stevia - Natural sweetener and enhances the flavors when used in lip balms or edible body products. I don't think crew Enterprises should be marketing and selling Stevia as a natural sweetener for use in lip balms and edible body products. Maurice -------------------------------------------------------- Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 At 01:59 AM 7/17/2003 +0000, you wrote: > Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 12:45:12 -0500 > >Subject: Stevia >FWIW, Stevia is not approved as a sweetener. > >FDA has also received numerous inquiries about the regulatory status of a >naturally occurring high-intensity sweetener known as stevia (or >stevioside), says Lipman. Extracted >from a plant grown in South America, stevia is 300 times sweeter than >table sugar and is used for sweetening in Japan and other countries. >Lipman says no petition has been >filed for its use in the United States. >http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00133.html > > >Another product, stevia, is derived from a South American shrub. Though it >can impart a sweet taste to foods, it cannot be sold as a sweetener >because FDA considers it an >unapproved food additive. " The safety of stevia has been questioned by >published studies, " says Martha Peiperl, a consumer safety officer in >FDA's Office of Premarket >Approval. " And no one has ever provided FDA with adequate evidence that >the substance is safe. " Under provisions of 1994 legislation, however, >stevia can be sold as a " dietary >supplement, " though it cannot be promoted as a sweetener. >http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/fdsugar.html > >Maurice Maurice, Thanks for the info, I did not realize that I was falling into FDA regulation with it. I will have to revise its description, since it still can be used in cosmetics and used as a dietary supplement. I find it funny how the FDA doesn't even have any proof of it being unsafe. FDA deems it unsafe while aspartame, <http://www.holisticmed.com/acek/>Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, saccarin and other toxic sweeteners are given full FDA approval. Anyway, thanks for the heads up, I don't always get a chance to view the boards, especially since I'm supposed to be on vacation this week. God Bless! Bonnie - crew Enterprises Silicone Molds, Embeds, Candle & Soap Supplies http://www.scottcrewcandlesupply.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 10:01:49 -0400, crew Enterprises wrote: >I find it funny how the FDA doesn't even have any proof of it being unsafe. The FDA never said that Stevia is unsafe. Apparently no one has submitted proof of it's safety. Maurice -------------------------------------------------------- Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 > > >I find it funny how the FDA doesn't even have any proof of it being unsafe. > > The FDA never said that Stevia is unsafe. Apparently no one has submitted proof of it's safety. > > Maurice Maurice, According to the following warning letters, that you mentioned in a previous post, it is deemed unsafe. http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3288d.htm http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3898d.htm " Stevia is considered a food additive when used as an ingredient in a conventional food. There is no regulation in effect that provides for the safe use of stevia, nor is there a suffcient basis to conclude that stevia is generally recognize as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts for its intended use in food. Therefore, stevia is an unapproved food additive that is unsafe under Section 409 of the Act. " And it states in the folowing warning letter, again that you mentioned, again that it is unsafe: http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/g3175d.htm " .....because they contain a food additive (stevia) that is unsafe within the meaning of section 409 of the Act.......Further, FDA has not issued a food additive regulation authorizing the use of stevia in food. Therefore, stevia is an unapproved food additive that is unsafe within the meaning of section. " The FDA deems something unsafe if the ingredient is not " generally recognized as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts... " Too many times the FDA allows things that are very unsafe to be approved as safe, yet things that have been in use for centuries in the areas where they are produced are deemed as unsafe. Even Japan has been using Stevia for 30 years with no adverse reactions.... Anyway, just my 2 cents here. Advertising of this product has been revised in both our advertisements and our website to reflect proper wording and has no terms such as sweetener or sweet in the description. God Bless! Bonnie - crew Enterprises Silicone Molds, Embeds, Candle & Soap Supplies http://www.scottcrewcandlesupply.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 Hi Bonnie, Can you say big corporate sugar lobby? Stevia has been used as a sweetener for a very long time. It can be sold as an herbal supplement. At the local health food store they had to stop offering stevia at the coffee bar. They do still carry the liquid stevia in the supplement department. Really makes me crazy. I have used the powder in lip balms and it worked very nicely. Bobbi Guerra The Purple Sage Fine Hand Made Bath & Body Products www.thepurplesage.com - Now Open Re: Stevia > >FWIW, Stevia is not approved as a sweetener. > > > >FDA has also received numerous inquiries about the regulatory status of a > >naturally occurring high-intensity sweetener known as stevia (or > >stevioside), says Lipman. Extracted > >from a plant grown in South America, stevia is 300 times sweeter than > > > >stevia can be sold as a " dietary > >> I find it funny how the FDA doesn't even have any proof of it being unsafe. > FDA deems it unsafe while aspartame, > <http://www.holisticmed.com/acek/>Acesulfame-K, Sucralose, saccarin and > other toxic sweeteners are given full FDA approval. > Anyway, thanks for the heads up, I don't always get a chance to view the > boards, especially since I'm supposed to be on vacation this week. > > God Bless! > > Bonnie - crew Enterprises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2003 Report Share Posted July 18, 2003 I have to agree. They make the regulations, yes, but they are fast losing credibility with many. Another example of why: FD & C Blue number one is not approved as a cosmetic colorant (because someone did not get some redundent lab test done in time ....YET, it is approved to be eaten.Make sense? Of course, not. I think Bonnie is sensible to just reword to fit the situation rather than nixing the product all together. Dee ~ ><}}}*>~~><}}}*>~~ ><}}}*>~ ----- Original Message ----- From: crew Enterprises ................The FDA deems something unsafe if the ingredient is not " generally recognized as safe (GRAS) among qualified experts... " Too many times the FDA allows things that are very unsafe to be approved as safe, yet things that have been in use for centuries in the areas where they are produced are deemed as unsafe. Even Japan has been using Stevia for 30 years with no adverse reactions.... ............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 and , I've been looking at stevia as an alternative sweetner in cooking. It's been recommeded by a friend in the States. But it seems to be illegal in the UK! I don't know why - do you know anything of this? Is it something a bit dodgy ??!! Thanks xxemma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Hi folks - I'm new here, will be writing soon with more backgroun info. But as to stevia, I've been using it for years. Its not legal in US to sell it as a sweetner, either. Only because big business sugar interests don't want US to go the route of Japn, where stevia has replaced sugar as top-selling sweetner. It is healthy and great as a sweetner, and you can get it as a food supplement legally here - I believe also in UK. I'm on Atkins, and on an international Atkins list where we share recipes. I haven't heard anyone having trouble getting stevia - just not at the grocery store. You can only buy it at a health food store, or order on the internet. Sara Joy and ,I've been looking at stevia as an alternative sweetner in cooking. It's been recommeded by a friend in the States. But it seems to be illegal in the UK! I don't know why - do you know anything of this? Is it something a bit dodgy ??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Thanks - i was getting a little worried, beginning to think the police would come knocking on my door!!! xxemma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Its not legal in US to sell it as a sweetner, either. I see it in the stores all the time. Not just the health food stores, either. Blind Reason a novel of espionage and pharmaceutical intrigue Think your antidepressant is safe? Think again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Hi I know it is a natural sweetener from South America hugs > > > and , > > I've been looking at stevia as an alternative sweetner in cooking. It's been > recommeded by a friend in the States. But it seems to be illegal in the UK! I > don't know why - do you know anything of this? Is it something a bit dodgy > ??!! > > Thanks > xxemma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Well, I've never seen it in a grocery store. And it is not approved by the FDA for use as a sweetner in the USA. Anyone attempting to market it as such, or even suggest its use as such, has been shut down. It can only be sold as a food supplement, despite the fact that we all know it is being used as a sweetner. Ridiculous. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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