Is Stevia Legal in Canada?

According to the NHPD Monthly Communiqu� publication of Health Canada's Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD), Vol. 2, Issue 1 - September 2006, NHPD has adopted provisional guidelines for the use of Stevia and stevioside in natural health products.  These guidelines are stated in the Health Canada web page below:

Health Canada Guidelines for the Use of Stevia in Natural Health Products

The NHPD accepts the addition of Stevia to natural health products as a sweetening agent provided that the Stevia content does not surpass the medicinal dosage limits listed below.

• For isolates such as stevioside: Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 1 mg/kg/day, e.g. maximum 70 mg per day for an adult
• For Stevia leaf powder: a maximum of 280 mg per day for an adult

Frequently Asked Questions "FAQs" on Stevia from Health Canada

Here you can read why stevia extracts are not approved as food additives in Canada?

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