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Saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts were first evaluated by the Scientific Committee for Food (SCF) in 1977 when a temporary ADI of 0-2.5 mg/kg bw was allocated.1 The Committee reviewed saccharin again in 19852 and decided to maintain the temorary ADI set in 1977.
The presence of a sweetener must be indicated on the label of a food or drink either by its name or its E number A number used in the European Union to identify permitted food additives. An E number means that an additive has passed safety tests and has been approved for use .
Soluble saccharin. Specification. Monograph 1 (2006) CAS number. 128-44-9. Codex GSFA Online. INS number: 954 (iv) For questions and feedback, send us an email to jecfa@fao.org.
The saccharin used in food should be as pure as is practicable by good technicological practice. The Committee recommends that saccharin for food use should comply with a detailed specification giving limits for the different impurities. These limits should
currently in place to produce saccharin and its salts to be used as the food additive E 954. This information is used in the risk assessment to identify possible remaining impurities in the food additive (e.g. reaction intermediates, precursors, residual solvents, toxic elements).
DESCRIPTION. FUNCTIONAL USES. CHARACTERISTICS. IDENTIFICATION. Prepared at the 24th JECFA (1980), published in FNP 17 (1980) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 57th JECFA (2001). An ADI of 0-5 mg/kg bw for saccharin and its Ca, K, Na salts was established at 41st JECFA (1993) Soluble saccharin, INS No. 954(iv)
13 gru 2016 · Extensive scientific research has demonstrated the safety of all sweeteners permitted for food use in the EU. Their safety is documented by the results of several in vitro and in vivo animal studies, tests in humans, and in some cases epidemiological studies.
