Saccharin is banned in Canada (banned for food use; permitted in medications only). It is currently permitted in the US by the FDA, though regulations can change.

What should I use instead of products with Saccharin?

Look for products that explicitly state "no artificial colors," "certified organic," or are labeled by third-party certifiers like Non-GMO Project or The Detox Project. The alternatives on this page have been selected as clean swaps.

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Q: What products contain Saccharin?

Saccharin shows up in a range of US products; the brands flagged by BannedPantry on this page are common sources. Scan any barcode to check a specific item.

Saccharin is banned in Canada (banned for food use; permitted in medications only) but still sold in the US. Here are cleaner swaps.

🚫 Banned in Canada (banned for food use; permitted in medications only)

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What products contain Saccharin?+

Saccharin shows up in a range of US products. Use BannedPantry's scanner to check any specific item, and see the brands flagged on this page as common sources.

Is Saccharin banned in the US?+

Saccharin is banned in Canada (banned for food use; permitted in medications only) but is currently permitted in the US by the FDA.

How can I avoid Saccharin?+

Look for products labeled "certified organic," "no artificial colors," or certified by Non-GMO Project. The brands listed above are clean swaps. You can also use BannedPantry's barcode scanner to check any product instantly.

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