Globally Recognized Standards
SteviCha™ is produced under strict food safety protocols and meets international regulatory standards. Full documentation available for qualifying partners.
International Standard
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is the international authority that establishes safety standards for food additives, including steviol glycosides. JECFA has published comprehensive specifications for steviol glycosides covering identity, purity, and maximum permitted levels.
SteviCha™ is formulated to meet all relevant JECFA specifications for steviol glycoside products — including purity criteria, heavy metal limits, and microbiological specifications. As a whole leaf product, SteviCha™ naturally falls within the glycoside composition ranges reviewed by JECFA.
ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake): JECFA establishes an ADI of 0–4 mg/kg body weight (expressed as steviol equivalents). SteviCha™ contributes to this ADI based on its glycoside content.
US Market Access
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued "no objection" letters for multiple GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) notifications covering high-purity steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana. These GRAS determinations establish the regulatory pathway for stevia ingredients in the United States food supply.
SteviCha™ aligns with FDA's established GRAS framework for stevia leaf preparations. The whole leaf processing method preserves the natural glycoside profile recognized under existing GRAS determinations. Our manufacturing partner maintains documentation supporting compliance with FDA food safety requirements.
Regulatory Pathway: Steviol glycosides from S. rebaudiana are permitted as food additives/sweeteners under 21 CFR. SteviCha™ as a whole leaf preparation falls within this established category framework.
European Union
Under European Union legislation, steviol glycosides (E 960) are authorized as a food additive under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives, with specific conditions of use outlined in Annex II and purity criteria in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.
SteviCha™ is produced in accordance with the quality and purity standards expected for the EU market. The glycoside profile and manufacturing process align with the specifications set forth in EU regulations. EU-specific documentation including certificates of analysis and compliance declarations are available for qualifying importers.
Authorized Categories: E 960 is permitted in multiple food categories including beverages, desserts, confectionery, table-top sweeteners, and dietary supplements. SteviCha™ fits within these authorized use categories.
Food Safety Management
Our production facility operates under ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System. This internationally recognized standard integrates the principles of HACCP with prerequisite programs and ensures systematic hazard control throughout the production chain — from raw material receiving through finished product dispatch.
Key elements: Documented food safety policy, hazard analysis, PRPs, traceability system, internal audit program, and management review.
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles are fully implemented throughout the SteviCha™ manufacturing process. Critical control points are identified and monitored for the killing green (杀青), sterilization (消毒), and micro-grinding (粉碎) steps.
Key elements: CCP identification, critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, verification activities, and record-keeping.
Clean from the Source
SteviCha™ is available with organic certification, meeting the requirements for organic labeling in key markets. Our certified organic production follows recognized standards including China Organic Product Certification, with equivalency arrangements for EU and USDA organic programs.
The organic certification covers the entire chain — from stevia leaf cultivation through harvest and processing — ensuring that organic integrity is maintained at every step. Documentation including organic transaction certificates (TC) is available for each shipment.
Certification Scope: Organic stevia leaf cultivation, organic processing, organic finished product. Certificates available upon request for qualifying partners.
Documentation Available
Full specification sheets, certificates of analysis (COA), organic certificates, and regulatory declarations are available for qualifying business partners.
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