Erythritol Legal Aspects

In the EU there is a general approval for erythritol (E968) in food with limitation in particular applications (according to Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008).

Erythritol is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS), in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and current GMP, with upper limits for specific applications.

CODEX ALIMENTARIUS recognizes erythritol (INS 968) as Sweetener in “General Standard for Food Additives” as “Additives permitted for use in food in general, unless otherwise specified, in accordance with GMP”.

In Japan, Erythritol is approved as food ingredient.