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🇦🇺 Saccharin on Food Labels in Australia

Saccharin is permitted with restrictions and maximum levels in Australia & New Zealand: declare as "saccharin (954)" in the ingredient list.

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What the Rule Is

Saccharin (E954) is the oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400 times sweeter than sugar, used in tabletop sweeteners, drinks, and toothpaste. In Australia & New Zealand, Saccharin is regulated under Food Standards Code as a food sweetener. FSANZ Standard 1.3.1: saccharin is permitted only in specific food categories including table-top sweeteners and carbonated water. Not permitted for general use. Must declare with name and code number.

What You Must Include
  • Declare as "saccharin (954)" 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 (954)"
  • 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 (954)"
"saccharin (954)" in ingredient list
Full ingredient line: "Ingredients: ... saccharin (954) ..."

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 Australia rules.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is saccharin (E954)?

Saccharin (E954) is the oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400 times sweeter than sugar, used in tabletop sweeteners, drinks, and toothpaste. It commonly appears in: Tabletop sweetener sachets, Some diet soft drinks, Toothpaste, Some medicines, Canned fruit.

Is saccharin bad for you?

The 1970s rat studies that linked saccharin to bladder tumours were later shown to involve a mechanism specific to rats, and saccharin was removed from the US carcinogen list in 2000. Regulators worldwide consider it safe within the ADI (5 mg/kg body weight per day, JECFA).

How must Saccharin be declared on food labels in Australia?

Declare as "saccharin (954)" in the ingredient list. FSANZ Standard 1.3.1: saccharin is permitted only in specific food categories including table-top sweeteners and carbonated water. Not permitted for general use. Must declare with name and code number.

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 in Australia or other markets?

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

Regulation Sources

Last updated: 2026-07-20

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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