Update to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Saccharin, Calcium Saccharin, Potassium Saccharin and Sodium Saccharin in Table-top Sweeteners: NOM/ADM-0072
Background
Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of saccharin as a sweetener in various unstandardized foods, including table-top sweeteners.
Currently, saccharin, calcium saccharin, potassium saccharin, and sodium saccharin are permitted for use as sweeteners in various unstandardized foods sold in Canada.
As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of saccharin as a sweetener described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Sweeteners, effective May 24, 2016. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.
Information Document
To obtain an electronic copy of the Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Sweeteners to Enable the Use of Saccharin, Calcium Saccharin, Potassium Saccharin and Sodium Saccharin as Sweeteners in Table-top Sweeteners - Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0072, please contact our publications office or send an e-mail to publications@hc-sc.gc.ca with the subject heading "hpfb BCS nom-adm-0072-eng".
Contact Information
Health Canada's Food Directorate is committed to reviewing any new scientific information on the safety in use of any food additive, including saccharin. Anyone wishing to submit new scientific information on the use of this additive or to submit any inquiries may do so in writing, by regular mail or electronically. If you wish to contact the Food Directorate electronically, please use the words "saccharin" in the subject line of your e-mail.
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