What Scientists, Health Organizations & Regulators Say About Erythritol
Erythritol is supported by a substantial body of scientific evidence and has been extensively evaluated by international researchers, regulatory authorities, and professional health organizations. Leading authorities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries have reviewed the available evidence and concluded that erythritol is safe at approved levels of use. Select examples include:
Professional Health & Nutrition Organizations
American Diabetes Association (2025)
The American Diabetes Association states
“Sugar alcohols are safe to eat and may be a good option for people with diabetes.”
British Dietetic Association (2025)
In its 2025 joint position statement with the British Nutrition Foundation and Diabetes UK, the BDA states the following about low-and no-calorie sweeteners
“When used to replace added sugars, LNCS can contribute to reducing free sugar intake, support weight management efforts, and aid in blood glucose control.”
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2012)
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics official position statement on nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) including erythritol
“Consumers can safely enjoy a range of nutritive sweeteners and nonnutritive sweeteners (NNS) when consumed within an eating plan that is guided by current federal nutrition recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Dietary Reference Intakes, as well as individual health goals and personal preference.”
Government, Regulatory & Public Health Agencies
U.S. Food and Drug Administration – FDA (2023)
Erythritol was granted Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status by the FDA in 2001. Its safety was also reviewed in 2023 when the FDA reviewed a scientific paper about possible cardiovascular effects related to consuming erythritol and determined that the observational studies cited in the paper did not establish a causal link between consuming erythritol and the observed effects.
European Food Safety Authority – EFSA (2023)
In its 2023 re-evaluation of erythritol, EFSA re-confirmed its safety and found, “Current evidence does not show a connection (i.e. cause and effect) between consuming foods containing erythritol and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors.” EFSA has established an ADI of.50 grams/kg body weight.
Health Canada reviewed the available data for erythritol and first permitted it for use as a food additive in 2004. Since then, Health Canada has expanded its permitted uses based on additional safety review.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (1999)
The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), the scientific advisory body to the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, reviewed erythritol in 1999 and concluded that it is safe.
EU’s Scientific Committee on Food (SCF)
In its evaluation of erythritol, the commission confirmed its safety and found that it is safe for use as a food additive.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
The Food Standards Australia New Zealand has reviewed the available data for erythritol and confirmed its safety.
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