Yes — Halal

INS 954

surface coating agents, gases, sweeteners

Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts

Also known as: SaccharinSweet'N LowSodium Saccharin E954 (EU/UK)

Status

Halal

Function

Artificial sweetener - oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400x sweeter than sugar

Halal

Is INS 954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) halal?

Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What to do

Safe to buy. This additive is permissible under Islamic dietary law.

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Where is INS 954 used?

INS (International Numbering System) codes are maintained by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and used on food labels in many countries outside the EU. You will commonly see INS 954 on packaging from:

AustraliaNew ZealandMalaysiaSingaporeIndonesiaIndiaSaudi ArabiaUAEGCC countries

In the EU and UK, the same additive appears as E954. The ingredient, halal status, and sourcing considerations are identical — only the labelling system differs.

EU / UK equivalent: E954

INS 954 and E954 refer to the same food additive — Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts. If you are checking a product purchased in the UK or Europe, look for E954 on the label instead.

See full E954 halal guide →

About INS 954

A synthetic sweetener.

Sources / Derived From

synthetic (from petroleum-derived toluene)

Foods that commonly contain INS 954

diet drinkssugar-free productstabletop sweetenerstoothpaste

Frequently Asked Questions

Is INS 954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) halal?

INS 954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is classified as Halal. Generally accepted as halal. Typically derived from plant or synthetic sources with no prohibited ingredients.

What is INS 954 used for?

INS 954 is used as a artificial sweetener - oldest artificial sweetener, 300–400x sweeter than sugar in food products.

What is the difference between INS 954 and E954?

INS 954 and E954 are the same additive — Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts. INS numbers are used on food labels in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, India, and GCC countries. The E-number system (E954) is used in EU and UK markets. The halal status is identical regardless of which label system is used.

What foods contain INS 954?

INS 954 (Saccharin and its Calcium and Sodium Salts) is commonly found in: diet drinks, sugar-free products, tabletop sweeteners, toothpaste.

What is INS 954 made from?

INS 954 can be derived from: synthetic (from petroleum-derived toluene).

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