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Who checks product safety?
In the UK, bodies like the Food Standards Agency (FSA) assess the safety of food additives, including sweeteners like xylitol. They look at available scientific evidence to decide if an ingredient is safe for consumption and in what amounts. This recent study highlights that more long-term data is sometimes needed.
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