About the ISA

About the ISA
ISA Membership Benefits
ISA Members

About the ISA

ISA Status

The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is a non-profit making organisation registered under Belgian law representing manufacturers and users of low-calorie sweeteners.

The ISA is recognised by the European Commission, national and international regulatory authorities, and the World Health Organisation, and has Non-Government Observer status with the Codex Alimentarius Commission which establishes international food standards.

ISA Mission

It is ISA�s objective to foster the acceptance, growth and development of low-calorie sweeteners used in the manufacture of calorie-reduced foods, beverages and table-top products. ISA is committed to accurate and unbiased reporting on low-calorie sweeteners.

ISA Role

ISA works towards optimal legislationfor all low-calorie sweeteners and the harmonisation of regulations governing their use. The scope of ISA is international, with a focus on the European Union.

ISA constantly monitors media and governmental affairs throughout Europe and the rest of the world and actively fosters the exchange of scientific information among national authorities and the scientific and health professions.

ISA is committed to enhancing public awareness and understanding of the role of low-calorie sweeteners in a modern, balanced diet. ISA is a central source of information for national and European regulators, science groups, health organisations, media and consumers.

ISA participates in and organises seminars and conferences on low-calorie sweeteners and related topics. In 1999, together with IUFoST, ISA organised a World Conference on low-calorie sweeteners from which proceedings are still available.

ISA Secretariat

The ISA Secretariat can be contacted at:

Avenue des Gaulois 9
B-1040 Brussels
Belgium
T: +32 2 736 53 54
F: +32 2 732 34 27
E: enquiries@sweeteners.org

ISA Membership Benefits

The benefits of ISA membership are many. ISA constantly reviews developments in the research on and regulatory status of low-calorie sweeteners and provides a platform for members to discuss and develop common positions on various issues.

For more information on becoming a member of ISA or to obtain a copy of the ISA membership application form, please contact the Secretariat in Brussels.

ISA Members