Artificial Sweeteners (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
July 12, 1985 |
| Report Number |
IB85119 |
| Authors |
Sarah E. Taylor, Science Policy Research Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
As the artificial sweetener debate continues, policymakers may wish to consider the appropriateness of the food additive safety standards of the FDCA, including the Delaney Clause, and the impact of these standards on the nature of substances that are approved and denied approval under the FDCA; the appropriateness of continued extensions of the Saccharin Study and Labeling Act in light of the approval of aspartame; and the appropriateness of the evaluations made by FDA which eventually led to the ban of cyclamate and the approval of aspartame. This issue bried provides background information on the FDCA provisions most pertinent to artificial sweeteners, highlighting the Delaney Clause controversy; and, analyzes scientific and policy issues concerning cyclamate, saccharin, and aspartame.
