Rigorous Scientific Review Reinforces Decades of Evidence Supporting Sucralose’s Safety
The Calorie Control Council strongly supports and commends the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)’s reaffirmation of the safety of sucralose, reflecting the conclusions of the most thorough and comprehensive safety assessment of the ingredient in the past 20 years.
The review conducted by the EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Flavorings examined the available scientific evidence on sucralose. This included the original safety and technical data that formed the basis for sucralose’s initial approval. It also included new data published since that approval. The primary source of the new information reviewed was published scientific literature.
EFSA’s Findings
Based on their findings, EFSA concluded that sucralose is safe and that no revisions to the current Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 15 mg/kg body weight/day were necessary. ADI is the average daily intake of a food ingredient that can be consumed over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.
EFSA is generally accepted as the ‘gold standard’ globally for ingredient safety evaluation. This outcome, based on EFSA’s independent experts, should be welcomed and endorsed by the Trump administration, the MAHA movement, and their scientific contributors.
CCC Statement
“The science is clear, sucralose is safe. EFSA, one of the world’s foremost food safety authorities, once again affirmed the safety of sucralose, with the most comprehensive evaluation of scientific evidence in the past 20 years, giving consumers continued confidence to enjoy lower-sugar, great-tasting products, including those managing weight or diabetes,” said Carla Saunders, president, Calorie Control Council.
Key Findings from EFSA’s Report
- No safety concerns were identified for sucralose or its breakdown products.
- The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) remains unchanged at 15 mg/kg/day.
- Current consumer intake levels remain well below ADI, with no safety concerns if consumption exceeds ADI.
- No changes were made to approved uses or maximum permitted levels for sucralose in foods
The U.S. has the highest rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity in the developed world. Millions of Americans use low- and no-calorie sweeteners to help manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. The public wants options for managing sugar intake and calorie reduction. Low- and no-calorie sweeteners. Sweeteners like sucralose are a proven safe and effective choice.
About Sucralose
Sucralose was discovered in 1976 and has been used as a non-caloric sweetener in foods and beverages for more than 40 years. It is one of the most studied ingredients in the food supply. More than 100 studies conducted and evaluated over a 20-year period have confirmed sucralose’s safety.
Sucralose is approved in more than 80 countries worldwide. It has been reviewed and deemed safe by international regulatory and scientific bodies, including the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Scientific Committee for Food of the European Union.
- EFSA’s summary on sucralose
- FAQ: EFSA’s sucralose recommendations
- Learn more about sucralose
- Learn more about Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)