PENERAPAN STANDAR PENGGUNAAN PEMANIS BUATAN PADA PRODUK PANGAN

Abstract

The using of artificial sweeteners in food products is more extending, thus evaluation on how food producers
implemented regulation of artificial sweeteners type, maximum level for use, and admonition on product label is
needed. Information was collected according to explanation that written on product packaging (label) such as:
type and artificial sweeteners content, and admonition about using and its side effect that based on regulation
stated in SNI 01-993-2004 and Indonesian Government Statement No. 69 Year 1999. The food products that
used as sample was categorized in beverages, confectioneries, chewing gum, and dietary supplement products.
The observation result showed that many of food products did not add the sweeteners dosage, admonition about
the using and it side effect on the label product. Beside that, there were tendency in using more than one
sweetener in one product. As for that, the standard or special regulation that regulates the use of artificial
sweeteners combination is necessary.