Saccharin is permitted with restrictions and maximum levels in Canada: declare as "saccharin" in the ingredient list.
Saccharin (E954) is the oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400 times sweeter than sugar, used in tabletop sweeteners, drinks, and toothpaste. In Canada, Saccharin is regulated under FDR & Safe Food for Canadians Regulations as a food sweetener. Saccharin has a restricted status in Canada — permitted in table-top sweeteners and certain specific foods but not broadly in food products. Must be declared by name. Check specific product category permissions.
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 Canada rules.
Start Your Compliance CheckSaccharin (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.
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).
Declare as "saccharin" in the ingredient list. Saccharin has a restricted status in Canada — permitted in table-top sweeteners and certain specific foods but not broadly in food products. Must be declared by name. Check specific product category permissions.
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.
Restricted with maximum levels in: Canada, Australia. Requires mandatory warnings in: EU, UK.
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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