Saccharin

E number E954INS 954(i)CAS 81-07-2

Listed as a sweetener by Canada, Codex, the EU and the US.

Listed as sweeteners (CA, EU, US, Codex)
Chemical structure of Saccharin, from PubChem compound 5143
Structure from PubChem CID 5143 (National Library of Medicine, public domain). A depiction of one compound: where a listing covers a family, or a substance has no single structure, this page shows none.

Saccharin is the oldest artificial sweetener, discovered in 1879 and around three hundred times as sweet as sugar. This entry is the free acid; in food it is almost always used as a sodium, calcium or potassium salt, which dissolve far more readily.

Where it is and isn’t permitted

Status of Saccharin by jurisdiction. Every jurisdiction this site covers is listed, including those where the substance does not appear.
JurisdictionStatusScope and limitsCitation
Australia and New ZealandFood Standards Australia New ZealandPermitted, with conditions

13 food categories

highest permitted level 1,500 mg/kg

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  • 11.4.1 Tabletop sweeteners—liquid preparation — GMP
  • 11.4.2 Tabletop sweeteners—tablets or powder or granules packed in portion sized packages — GMP
  • 13.5 Food for special medical purposes — 200 mg/kg
  • 14.1.2.2.2 Low joule fruit and vegetable juice products — 80 mg/kg
  • 14.1.3 Water based flavoured drinks — 150 mg/kg
  • 14.1.3.3 Brewed soft drink — 50 mg/kgNote: Section 1.3.1—5 does not apply.
  • 14.1.4 Formulated Beverages — 150 mg/kgNote: Section 1.3.1—5 does not apply.
  • 20.2.0.2 Jelly — 160 mg/kg
  • 20.2.0.4 Sauces and toppings (including mayonnaises and salad dressings) — 1,500 mg/kg
  • 20.2.0.5 Soup bases (the maximum permitted levels apply to soup made up as directed) — 1,500 mg/kg
  • 4.3.3 Commercially sterile fruits and vegetables in hermetically sealed containers — 110 mg/kg
  • 4.3.4 Fruit and vegetable spreads including jams, chutneys and related products — 1,500 mg/kg
  • 5.2.2 Low joule chewing gum — 1,500 mg/kg
Food Standards Code, Schedule 15, S15—5and 12 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-17
CanadaHealth CanadaPermitted, with conditions

no numerical limit (good manufacturing practice)

10 permitted uses

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  • In: Breath fresheners. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 1,500 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 1,500 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(a)
  • In: Chewing gum. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 2,500 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 2,500 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(b)
  • In: Preoperative beverages. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 300 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 300 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0066. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(c)
  • In: Table-top sweeteners. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: Good Manufacturing Practice. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0072. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(d)
  • In: Topping mixes; Toppings. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 900 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 900 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(e)
  • In: Unstandardized alcoholic liqueurs. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 1,200 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 1,200 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(f)
  • In: Unstandardized canned fruits. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 100 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 100 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(g)
  • In: Unstandardized carbonated non-alcoholic beverages. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 300 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 300 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(h)
  • In: Unstandardized frozen desserts. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 25 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 25 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(i)
  • In: Unstandardized fruit spreads. Purpose: Sweetener. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 200 ppm. If used in any combination with calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin or sodium saccharin, the total combined amount not to exceed 200 ppm, calculated as saccharin. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0026. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9), item S.1(j)
Health Canada, List of Permitted Sweeteners (List 9)and 9 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-17
European UnionEuropean Commission / EFSAPermitted, with conditions

36 food categories

highest permitted level 1,200 mg/l

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  • 1.4 flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products — 100 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/l. only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 11.4.1 table-top sweeteners in liquid form — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. quantum satis.
  • 11.4.2 table-top sweeteners in powder form — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. quantum satis.
  • 11.4.3 table-top sweeteners in tablets — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. quantum satis.
  • 12.4 Mustard — 320 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 320 mg/kg. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 110 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 110 mg/kg. only energy-reduced soups. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.6 Sauces — 160 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 160 mg/kg. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.7 Salads and savoury-based sandwich spreads — 160 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 160 mg/kg. only Feinkostsalat. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 13.2 Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5.) — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg.
  • 13.3 Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 — 240 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 240 mg/kg.
  • 14.1.3 Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar.
  • 14.1.4 Flavoured_drinks — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar.
  • 14.2.1 beer and malt beverages — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; 'Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer' (original wort content less than 6 %) except for 'Obergäriges Einfachbier'; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the 'oud bruin' type. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.2.3 Cider and perry — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. excluding cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.2.8 Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 15.1 Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks — 100 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/kg. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 15.2 Processed nuts — 100 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/kg. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 16 Desserts excluding products covered in category 1 3 and 4 — 100 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/kg. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, — 500 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 500 mg/kg. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 17.2 food supplements supplied in a liquid form excluding food supplements for Infants and young children — 80 mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 80 mg/l. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 18.2 Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — 240 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 240 mg/kg.
  • 3 edible ices — 100 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/kg. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.2 fruit and vegetables in vinegar oil or brine — 160 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 160 mg/kg. only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.3 canned or bottled fruit and vegetables — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.4.1 fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades. Note 51: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.
  • 4.2.5.2 Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades.
  • 4.2.5.3 other similar fruit or vegetable spreads — 200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 200 mg/kg. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC — 500 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 500 mg/kg. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets — 500 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 500 mg/kg. only cocoa or dried fruit based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.3 chewing gum — 1,200 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 1200 mg/kg. only with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 — 300 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 300 mg/kg. only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 6.3 breakfast cereals — 100 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 100 mg/kg. only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy reduced or with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 7.2 Fine bakery wares — 800 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 800 mg/kg. only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar. Note 52: Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans — 160 mg/kgAuthorised under E 954, Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts. ML = 160 mg/kg. only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex IIand 35 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-18
Great BritainFood Standards Agency / Food Standards ScotlandPermitted, with conditions

34 food categories

highest permitted level 1,200 mg/kg or mg/l

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  • 1.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid form — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. quantum satis.
  • 11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder form — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. quantum satis.
  • 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets — quantum satisAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. quantum satis.
  • 12.4 Mustard — 320 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 320. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 110 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 110. only energy-reduced soups. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.6 Sauces — 160 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 160. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 12.7 Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads — 160 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 160. only Feinkostsalat. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 13.2 Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) — 200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 200. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 13.3 Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet) — 240 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 240. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.1.3 Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products — 80 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 80. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.1.4 Flavoured drinks — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 80: only energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 100: only ‘ gaseosa ’ energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages — 80 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 80. only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; ‘ Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer ’ (original wort content less than 6 %) except for ‘ Obergäriges Einfachbier ’ ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the ‘ oud bruin ’ type. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.2.3 Cider and perry — 80 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 80. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 14.2.8 Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol — 80 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 80. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 15.2 Processed nuts — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 16 Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: no further restriction; (2) ML 1200: only food supplements in chewable form. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 80: no further restriction; (2) ML 1200: only food supplements in syrup form. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 3 Edible ices — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.2 Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine — 160 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 160. only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.3 Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables — 200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 200. only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.4.1 Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 50: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC — 200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 200. only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.
  • 4.2.5.2 Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC — 200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 200. only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 4.2.5.3 Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads — 200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 200. only energy-reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC — 500 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 500. only energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 3000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.3 Chewing gum — 1,200 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 1200. only with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 — several limitsAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (3) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 160: only sauces. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 6.3 Breakfast cereals — 100 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 100. only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 7.2 Fine bakery wares — 800 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 800: only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar; (2) ML 800: only essoblaten — wafer paper. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.
  • 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans — 160 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 954, Saccharins. ML = 160. only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954and 33 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-18
JapanConsumer Affairs AgencyPermitted, with conditions
Designated additive: Appended Table 1, item 169, サッカリン (“Saccharin” in the unofficial English translation). …

Designated additive: Appended Table 1, item 169, サッカリン (“Saccharin” in the unofficial English translation). Standards for use — Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. (MHW Notification No. 370 of 1959), Part II (Food Additives), F (Standards for use), entry サッカリン: (1) [may be used only in the foods stated] “サッカリンは、チューインガム以外の食品に使用してはならない。” (2) [sets maximum levels of use for the foods stated] “サッカリンの使用量は、サッカリンとして、チューインガム1kgにつき0.050g以下でなければならない。” The Japanese is the standard as published. There is no official English translation of the Notification; the English in square brackets is this site’s description of what each sentence does, not a translation of the foods or the levels. Compositional specifications for this additive, in the same Notification, are not imported and are not shown here; nor are the general rules in F 添加物一般, which apply to every additive.

Regulations for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act (MHW Ordinance No. 23 of 1948), Appended Table 1retrieved 2026-10-18
South KoreaMinistry of Food and Drug SafetyNo listing matchedThis site imports Part III of South Korea’s Standards and Specifications for Food Additives, matched by CAS number, then INS number, then exact name. Mixed preparations and sanitisers are not imported, and an entry whose identifiers disagreed with a page’s is held for review, so an empty row does not show that South Korea does not permit the substance.Related listing with permitted uses here: Sodium saccharin (E954). This site cannot tell whether that listing covers this exact form.
United StatesFood and Drug AdministrationNot listedDoes not appear on this jurisdiction’s permitted list. That is not the same as being prohibited.
Codex AlimentariusCodex Alimentarius Commission / JECFAPermitted, with conditions

59 food categories

highest permitted level 2,500 mg/kg

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  • 01.1.4 Flavoured Fluid Milk Drinks — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 406 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): for use in milk- and milk derivative-based products energy reduced or with no added at 100 mg/kg.
  • 01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt) — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 639 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS243-2003): for use in milk- and milk derivative-based products energy reduced or with no added sugar.
  • 02.4 Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.7 — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 03.0 Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 04.1.2.10 Fermented fruit products — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 04.1.2.3 Fruit in vinegar, oil, or brine — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
  • 04.1.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS319 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Certain Canned Fruits (CODEX STAN 319-2015).
  • 04.1.2.5 — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 04.1.2.6 Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding products of food category — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS160 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Mango Chutney (CODEX STAN 160-1987).
  • 04.1.2.8 Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note XS314R Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Date Paste (CODEX STAN 314R-2013).
  • 04.1.2.9 Fruit-based desserts, incl. fruit-flavoured water-based desserts — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 04.2.2.2 Dried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note 348 For general use in dried seaweed.
    • Note 613 Except for products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017), only for use in Seasoned Laver Products.
    • Note XS336R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for kava products for use as a beverage when mixed with water (North America and South West Pacific) (CXS 336R-2020).
  • 04.2.2.3 Vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds in vinegar, oil, brine, or soybean sauce — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note XS66 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Table Olives (CODEX STAN 66-1981).
  • 04.2.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort pouch vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
    • Note XS257R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Canned Humus with Tehena (CODEX STAN 257R-2007).
    • Note XS258R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Canned Foul Medames (CXS 258R-2007).
  • 04.2.2.5 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g. peanut butter) — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
  • 04.2.2.6 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food category 04.2.2.5 — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
    • Note XS259R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Tehena (CODEX STAN 259R-2007).
    • Note XS308R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Harissa (Red Hot Pepper Paste) (CXS 308R-2011).
  • 04.2.2.7 Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note XS294 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gochujang (CXS 294-2009).
  • 04.2.2.8 Cooked or fried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note 345 For use in curried products.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 613 Except for products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017), only for use in Seasoned Laver Products.
    • Note XS334R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for fermented cooked Cassava-based products (Africa) (CXS 334R-2020).
  • 05.1.1 Cocoa mixes (powders) and cocoa mass/cake — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 97 On the final cocoa and chocolate product basis.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS141 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983).
  • 05.1.2 Cocoa mixes (syrups) — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 05.1.3 Cocoa-based spreads, incl. fillings — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).
  • 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 05.1.5 Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3, and 05.4 — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 163 Except for use in microsweets and breath freshening mints at 3 000 mg/kg.
    • Note XS309R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).
  • 05.3 Chewing gum — 2,500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit), and sweet sauces — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 06.3 Breakfast cereals, including rolled oats — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 06.5 Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding) — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 07.2 Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty, savoury) and mixes — 170 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 165 For use in products for special nutritional use only.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 09.2.4.1 Cooked fish and fish products — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 322 For use in cooked products boiled with soy sauce only.
  • 09.3.1 Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms, marinated and/or in jelly — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
  • 09.3.2 Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms, pickled and/or in brine — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
  • 09.3.4 Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (e.g. fish paste), excluding products of food categories 09.3.1 - 09.3.3 — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
  • 09.4 Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note XS3 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Salmon (CODEX STAN 3-1981).
    • Note XS37 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Shrimps or Prawns (CODEX STAN 37-1991).
    • Note XS70 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito (70-1981).
    • Note XS90 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Crab Meat (CODEX STAN 90-1981).
    • Note XS94 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products (CODEX STAN 94-1981).
    • Note XS119 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Finfish (CODEX STAN 119-1981).
  • 10.4 Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard) — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 144 For use in sweet and sour products.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 11.4 Other sugars and syrups (e.g. xylose, maple syrup, sugar toppings) — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 159 For use in pancake syrup and maple syrup only.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners — GMP
  • 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments — 150 mg/kg
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
  • 12.3 Vinegars — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 277 For use in flavoured vinegar and in rice vinegar only.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 12.4 Mustards — 320 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 110 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note XS117 Excluding products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981).
  • 12.6 Sauces and like products — 160 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 583 Except for use at 150 mg/kg in products conforming to the Standard for Chili Sauce (CXS 306-2011).
    • Note XS302 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).
  • 12.7 Salads (e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad) and sandwich spreads excluding cocoa-and nut-based spreads of food categories 04.2.2.5 and 05.1.3 — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 166 For use in milk-based sandwich spreads only.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 12.9.1 Fermented soybean paste (e.g. miso) — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 12.9.2.1 Fermented soybean sauce — 500 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 13.3 Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes (excluding products of food category 13.1) — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
    • Note 566 Excluding products conforming to the Guidelines for Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (CXG 95-2022).
  • 13.4 Dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 13.5 Dietetic foods (e.g. supplementary foods for dietary use) excluding products of food categories — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 13.6 Food supplements — 1,200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.1.3.1 Fruit nectar — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.1.3.2 Vegetable nectar — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.1.3.3 Concentrates for fruit nectar — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.1.3.4 Concentrates for vegetable nectar — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.1.4.1 Carbonated water-based flavoured drinks — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 161 Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
  • 14.1.4.2 Non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks, including punches and ades — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 161 Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
  • 14.1.4.3 Concentrates (liquid or solid) for water-based flavoured drinks — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
    • Note 161 Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
  • 14.1.5 Coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions, and other hot cereal and grain beverages, excluding cocoa — 200 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 160 For use in ready-to-drink products and pre-mixes for ready-to-drink products only.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 14.2.7 Aromatized alcoholic beverages (e.g. beer, wine and spirituous cooler-type beverages, low-alcoholic refreshers) — 80 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
  • 15.0 Ready-to-eat savouries — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 500 For saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts, expressed as Na Saccharin.
    • Note 477 Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.
CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 954(i)and 58 further provisionsretrieved 2026-09-07

How much is permitted

A listing usually limits the quantity as well as the food. Only one of the forms that takes is a figure: quantum satis and good manufacturing practice permit the amount the technological effect requires and no more, which is a limit rather than the absence of one. Figures below are the range across every food category this page is listed in, and categories differ between regulators — see how much is permitted.

Australia and New Zealand50 mg/kg – 1,500 mg/kg11 numeric limit, 2 GMP
Canada—1 GMP, 9 no quantity stated
European Union80 mg/kg – 1,200 mg/kg33 numeric limit, 3 quantum satis
Great Britain80 mg/kg – 1,200 mg/kg25 numeric limit, 6 several limits, 3 quantum satis
Japan—1 no quantity stated
Codex Alimentarius80 mg/kg – 2,500 mg/kg58 numeric limit, 1 GMP

What a label must say

Words a food containing Saccharin is obliged to carry, quoted from the instrument that imposes them. A required statement is a fact about the regulation, not a finding about the substance — every rule below applies where the additive is authorised.

Every rule collected at what a label must say.

What it is made from

Synthesised from petroleum-derived aromatic starting materials, historically toluene and more recently anthranilic acid or phthalic anhydride routes. It passes through the body unchanged.

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CAS registry number
81-07-2
InChIKey
CVHZOJJKTDOEJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem
CID 5143

How JECFA defines it

The international specification for identity and purity, prepared by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and published by FAO. It is a different document from any above, written by a different body and revised on its own cycle; it is advisory, and a country adopts it or does not.

INS 954(i) Saccharin

Synonyms: INS No. 954(i)

Assay, identification and purity criteria

Description and assay

Specification history
Prepared at the 33rd JECFA (1988), published in FNP 38 (1988) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). A group ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw for saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts , expressed as Na saccharin, was established at 41st JECFA (1993)
Chemical names
1,2-Benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide, 3-oxo-2,3-dihydrobenzo[d]isothiazol-1,1-dioxide
C.A.S. number
81-07-2
Chemical formula
C 7 H 5 NO 3 S
Formula weight
183.18
Assay
Not less than 99% and not more than 101.0% on the dried basis
DESCRIPTION
White crystals or a white, crystalline powder, odourless or with a faint, aromatic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES
Sweetener
METHOD OF ASSAY
Dissolve about 0.5 g of previously dried sample, accurately weighed, in 75 ml of hot water. Cool quickly, add phenolphthalein TS, and titrate with 0.1 N sodium hydroxide. Each ml of 0.1 N sodium hydroxide is equivalent to 18.32 mg of C7H5NO3S.

Identification

Solubility (Vol. 4)
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in basic solutions; sparingly soluble in ethanol
Acidity
A saturated aqueous solution is acidic
Derivation to salicylic acid
Dissolve about 0.1 g of the sample in 5 ml of 5% sodium hydroxide solution. Evaporate to dryness and gently fuse the residue over a small flame until it no longer evolves ammonia. After the residue has cooled, dissolve it in 20 ml of water, neutralize the solution with dilute hydrochloric acid TS and filter. The addition of a drop of ferric chloride TS to the filtrate produces a violet colour.
Derivation to fluorescent substance
Mix 20 mg of the sample with 40 mg of resorcinol, add 10 drops of sulfuric acid, and heat the mixture in a liquid bath at 200º for 3 min. After cooling, add 10 ml of water and an excess of sodium hydroxide TS. A fluorescent green liquid is produced.

Purity criteria

Loss on drying (Vol. 4)
Not more than 1% (105 o , 2 h)
Melting range (Vol. 4)
226 - 230 o
Sulfated ash (Vol. 4)
Not more than 0.2% Test 2 g of the sample (Method I)
Benzoic and salicylic acid
Add ferric chloride TS dropwise to 10 ml of a hot, saturated solution of the sample. No precipitate or violet colour appears.
Readily carbonizable substances (Vol. 4)
Dissolve 0.2 g of the sample in 5 ml of sulfuric acid TS. Keep at 48 o to 50 o for 10 min. The colour should not be darker than a very light brownish-yellow ( Matching Fluid A).
Toluenesulfonamides (Vol. 4)
Not more than 25 mg/kg
Selenium (Vol. 4)
Not more than 30 mg/kg Test 0.2 g of the sample as directed in the Limit Test (Method I)
Lead (Vol. 4)
Not more than 1 mg/kg Determine using an atomic absorption technique appropriate to the specified level. The selection of sample size and method of sample preparation may be based on the principles of the method described in Volume 4, “Instrumental Methods.”

FAO JECFA Monograph 1 (2006)

Every name it appears under

166 recorded names. A label may use any of them.

E number

  • E954

INS number

  • 954(i)

CAS registry number

  • 81-07-2

As it appears in regulation

  • Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts

Other names

  • 1,1-Dioxo-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one
  • 1,1-dioxo-1,2-benzothiazol-3-one
  • 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, 1,1-dioxide
  • 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one 1,1-dioxide
  • 1,2-Dihydro-2-ketobenzisosulfonazole
  • 1,2-Dihydro-2-ketobenzisosulphonazole
  • 2,3-dihydro-1$l^{6},2-benzothiazole-1,1,3-trione
  • 2,3-Dihydro-3-oxobenzisosulfonazole
  • 2,3-Dihydro-3-oxobenzisosulphonazole
  • 2-Sulphobenzoic imide
  • 3-Benzisothiazolinone 1,1-dioxide
  • 3-Hydroxybenzisothiazole-S,S-dioxide
  • 550 Saccharine
  • Anhydro-o-sulfaminebenzoic acid
  • Benzo-2-sulphimide
  • Benzo[d]isothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide
  • Benzoic acid sulfimide
  • Benzoic sulfimide
  • Benzoic sulphimide
  • Benzosulfimide
  • Benzosulfinide
  • Benzosulphimide
  • Benzoylsulfonic Imide
  • Calcium, Saccharin
  • E 954(i)
  • FST467XS7D
  • Garantose
  • Glucid
  • Gluside
  • Hermesetas
  • INS NO.954(I)
  • INS-954(I)
  • Insoluble saccharin
  • Kandiset
  • Natreen
  • o-Benzoic sulfimide
  • o-Benzoic sulphimide
  • o-Benzosulfimide
  • o-Benzosulphimide
  • o-Benzoyl sulfimide
  • o-Benzoyl sulphimide
  • o-Sulfobenzimide
  • o-Sulfobenzoic acid imide
  • Sacarina
  • Saccharimide
  • Saccharin
  • Saccharin acid
  • Saccharin insoluble
  • Saccharine
  • Saccharinol
  • Saccharinose
  • SACCHARINS
  • Saccharinum
  • Saccharol
  • Sacharin
  • Saxin
  • Sucre edulcor
  • Sucrette
  • Sweeta
  • Sykose
  • Zaharina

Systematic names

  • 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 1,1-dioxide

Hazard reference values

The two committees set different figures. EFSA's acceptable daily intake is 9 mg/kg bw/day; JECFA's is 5 mg/kg bw/day (1993). An acceptable daily intake is a reference value set by a committee, not a threshold above which harm begins. The lower figure is not a finding that the other body was wrong: the two work to different terms of reference, on their own timetables, and sometimes from different data. This site states both and chooses between them nowhere. See where the two committees differ.

Values set by assessing bodies. A body that has not set a value is not listed here.
TypeValuePopulationAssessed byOpinion
ADI5 mg/kg bw/day—JECFA1993
ADI9 mg/kg bw/dayconsumersEFSAnot identified in the dataset

Evidence and how bodies read it

What assessing bodies concluded

Each conclusion is paraphrased in the body's own framing, from the published opinion linked beneath it. Where bodies differ, both stand; this site does not adjudicate between them or add a view of its own.

  1. EFSA 2024

    The FAF Panel found no genotoxicity concern for saccharin and its salts (E 954) made by the Remsen-Fahlberg process but identified a concern for impurities associated with the Maumee process, which it could not evaluate. It set an ADI of 9 mg/kg bw/day (as free imide), replacing the SCF's ADI, and noted high-percentile exposure estimates were below it.

    Source document

Common questions

Assembled from what is above, in the words the questions are usually asked in. Each answer is the same statement the relevant section makes, with the same citations behind it.

What is E 954?
E 954 is Saccharin. Saccharin is the oldest artificial sweetener, discovered in 1879 and around three hundred times as sweet as sugar. This entry is the free acid; in food it is almost always used as a sodium, calcium or potassium salt, which dissolve far more readily.
What is Saccharin used for in food?
It is listed as a sweetener — the role Canada, Codex, the EU and the US assign it. This page shows every function each regulator records, with the citation for each.
Where is Saccharin permitted?
Of the seven regulators this site reads, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, the EU, Great Britain, Japan and the Codex standard permit it. Each permission is for named foods at named levels, not a blanket one; the table on this page gives them with citations.
Is Saccharin vegan?
Yes. Saccharin is not derived from animals, and is suitable for vegetarians. This page says what it is made from and how.

Sources for this page

  • anz retrieved 2026-10-17
  • ca retrieved 2026-10-17
  • eu retrieved 2026-10-18
  • gb retrieved 2026-10-18
  • jp retrieved 2026-10-18
  • gsfa retrieved 2026-09-07
  • jecfaspecs retrieved 2026-09-23

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