Saccharin And Health
Sir, —With regard to the article headed, “Low-calorie Beer” (health inquiry in Australia), is one to interpret the investigation being made by the New South Wales and Queensland Health Departments as meaning that saccharin in beverages is detrimental to health? I am aware of saccharin being used for sweetening drinks in Christchurch (not beer, I might add) and this article has left me wondering.—Yours, etc., CURIOUS.
July 16, 1964. [The medical officer of health (Dr. L. F. Jepson) said: “Under the Food and Drug Regulations saccharin is permitted in manufactured foods only for diabetic foods and beverages. Saccharin has been used for some 80 years by people who wish to avoid increasing their sugar intake without harmful effects. It is usually only added to drinks and only small quantities are consumed.”]
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Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30511, 5 August 1964, Page 16
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