FDA Amends Regulation to Include Erythritol in Sugar Alcohol and Dental Caries Health Claim

Summary

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to amend its regulation to allow health claims on sugar alcohols, including erythritol, to be linked to reduced risk of dental caries, following a petition from companies Cerestar Holding B.V., Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., and Nikken Chemicals Co.