01 / 04What it is
E954 in plain English
Saccharin is one of the oldest artificial sweeteners. A 1970s link to bladder cancer in rats was later judged not relevant to humans, and it was removed from carcinogen lists, though some caution remains.
Artificial sweetener once linked to bladder cancer in rats.
02 / 04Why it's used
It sweetens without the sugar.
To deliver sweetness with fewer calories than sucrose — typically in diet drinks, low-sugar yoghurts and sugar-free confectionery.
sweetener
03 / 04Health concerns
Mixed evidence — worth knowing.
Mixed evidence — some regulators restrict, others permit.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Moderate
- Filtr score penalty
- −3 points
- Category
- Sweetener
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