Sodium Saccharin
This is the sweetener.
What it does
Makes toothpaste and mouthwash taste sweet without using sugar.
Good to know
Also used in food (E 954). EU food scientists (EFSA) reviewed it again in 2024 and raised the amount considered safe to eat each day.
Often found in: Toothpastes, Whitening toothpastes, Mouthwashes
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
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