Ingredient Guide

🇺🇸 Saccharin on Food Labels in US

Saccharin is permitted with proper declaration in United States: declare as "saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin" in the ingredient list.

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What the Rule Is

Oldest artificial sweetener, approximately 300–500× sweeter than sugar. In United States, Saccharin is regulated under FDCA & FSMA as a food sweetener. Warning label previously required ("Use of this product may be hazardous to your health") was removed in 2000 when saccharin was delisted from carcinogen lists. Now just requires declaration by name in ingredients. The specific salt form must be named.

What You Must Include

Declare as "saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin" in the ingredient list
Declare with functional class: "sweetener" and E-number E954
Review all compound ingredients for hidden sources
Cross-check all compound ingredients and sub-ingredients for hidden sources

Common Violations

Incorrect or missing declaration name — must use "saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin"
Using an ambiguous or abbreviated name that does not identify Saccharin
Omitting the E-number E954 where required
Not updating the label after recipe changes involving this ingredient
Failing to check compound ingredients for hidden Saccharin content

Examples: Compliant vs Non-Compliant

Compliant Examples

"sweetener: saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin"

"saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin" in ingredient list

Full ingredient line: "Ingredients: ... saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin ..."

Non-Compliant Examples

Using a synonym (E954, Sodium saccharin) without the approved declaration name

Ingredient list with "Saccharin" without functional class or E-number

"Natural [ingredient category]" without specific name where specific name is required

How LabelGuard Checks This

LabelGuard scans your label for Saccharin and all its common names (Sweet N Low, E954, Sodium saccharin, Calcium saccharin) to verify correct declaration, required E-numbers, and proper functional class labeling under US rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How must Saccharin be declared on food labels in US?

Declare as "saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, or sodium saccharin" in the ingredient list. Warning label previously required ("Use of this product may be hazardous to your health") was removed in 2000 when saccharin was delisted from carcinogen lists. Now just requires declaration by name in ingredients. The specific salt form must be named.

What are the common synonyms and hidden sources of Saccharin?

Saccharin may appear under the following names: Sweet N Low, E954, Sodium saccharin, Calcium saccharin. Common hidden sources include: Tabletop sweetener sachets, Some diet soft drinks, Toothpaste, Some medicines, Canned fruit.

Is Saccharin banned or restricted in any market?

Restricted with maximum levels in: Canada, Australia. Requires mandatory warnings in: EU, UK.

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Disclaimer: This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult official regulations and seek professional legal advice for specific compliance questions.

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