Food Safety Substance
NeotameE961
Neotame (E961) is a food additive with PUBLISHED in the EU, FDA approved food additive in the US, and data from 8 regulatory sources.
CAS 165450-17-9
E961
Indexable evidence set
FDA
FDA approved food additive
ADI / TDI
EFSA ADI <= 2 mg/kg bw/day
Codex
60 row(s)
SOURCE
D1 identity resolution
e number aliases | Food Additives | dsstox identifiers | 8 matched regulatory source group(s)
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
Substance name
Neotame
CAS
165450-17-9
E-number
E961
DTXSID
DTXSID50167950
PubChem CID
9810996
Evidence tier
Indexable evidence set (14)
SOURCE
EU Commission
FDA | Health Canada | Codex Alimentarius
Multi-Jurisdiction Comparison
Side-by-side status rows for the same resolved substance across public food regulators.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | EU Commission | PUBLISHED | EU additive listing; Annex II entry |
| Canada | Health Canada | Listed | Sweetener |
| Codex | Codex Alimentarius | Listed | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener |
SOURCE
EU Commission
EU Food Additives | EU Food Additives Database
EU Food Additive Status
EU Commission food-additive listing rows from eu_food_additives.
| Jurisdiction | E-number | Status | Type | Name | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | E961 | PUBLISHED | substanceFAD | Neotame | - |
SOURCE
EU Commission
EU Annex II Authorised | EU Food Additives Database
EU Annex II Authorised Uses
Authorised additive rows and use conditions from EU Annex II tables.
| Jurisdiction | E-number | Name | INS | Policy item | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | E961 | Neotame | - | POL-FAD-IMPORT-3300 | - |
Conditions and restrictions
| Jurisdiction | Food category | Restriction | Comment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | 4.2.3 canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | ML 32 mg/kg | only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.4.1 fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | ML 2 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 2 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5.2 Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5.2 Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 2 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 4.2.5.3 other similar fruit or vegetable spreads | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy reduced fruit or vegetable spreads and dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC | ML 65 mg/kg | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only cocoa-or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 15 mg/kg | only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 32 mg/kg | only cocoa-, milk-, dried fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 32 mg/kg | only confectionery with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 200 mg/kg | only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 3 mg/kg | only breath-freshening micro-sweets and strongly flavoured throat pastilles with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 3 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.3 chewing gum | ML 3 mg/kg | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.3 chewing gum | ML 250 mg/kg | only with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 2 mg/kg | only sauces as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 3 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 12 mg/kg | only sauces | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 32 mg/kg | only confectionery with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 65 mg/kg | only cocoa- or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ML 65 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 6.3 breakfast cereals | ML 32 mg/kg | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 7.2 Fine bakery wares | ML 60 mg/kg | only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 7.2 Fine bakery wares | ML 60 mg/kg | only essoblaten - wafer paper | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans | ML 10 mg/kg | only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 11.4.1 table-top sweeteners in liquid form | quantum satis | - | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 11.4.2 table-top sweeteners in powder form | quantum satis | - | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 11.4.3 table-top sweeteners in tablets | quantum satis | - | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 12.4 Mustard | ML 12 mg/kg | - | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 12.5 Soups and broths | ML 5 mg/kg | only energy-reduced soups | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 12.6 Sauces | ML 12 mg/kg | - | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 12.6 Sauces | ML 2 mg/kg | only as flavour enhancer | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 12.7 Salads and savoury-based sandwich spreads | ML 12 mg/kg | only Feinkostsalat | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 14.1.3 Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products | ML 20 mg/l | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Annex II Union List |
| European Union | 3 edible ices | ML 26 mg/kg | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.2 fruit and vegetables in vinegar oil or brine | ML 10 mg/kg | only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.3 canned or bottled fruit and vegetables | ML 32 mg/kg | only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.4.1 fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.5.1 Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC | ML 2 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC | ML 65 mg/kg | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.3 chewing gum | ML 3 mg/kg | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.3 chewing gum | ML 250 mg/kg | only with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 6.3 breakfast cereals | ML 32 mg/kg | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans | ML 10 mg/kg | only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 11.4.1 table-top sweeteners in liquid form | quantum satis | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 11.4.2 table-top sweeteners in powder form | quantum satis | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 11.4.3 table-top sweeteners in tablets | quantum satis | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 12.4 Mustard | ML 12 mg/kg | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 12.5 Soups and broths | ML 5 mg/kg | only energy-reduced soups | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 12.6 Sauces | ML 12 mg/kg | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 12.6 Sauces | ML 2 mg/kg | only as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 12.7 Salads and savoury-based sandwich spreads | ML 12 mg/kg | only Feinkostsalat | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 14.2.3 Cider and perry | ML 20 mg/l | excluding cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 14.2.8 Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % | ML 20 mg/l | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 15.1 Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks | ML 18 mg/kg | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 15.1 Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks | ML 2 mg/kg | as flavour enhancer only | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 15.2 Processed nuts | ML 18 mg/kg | - | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 15.2 Processed nuts | ML 2 mg/kg | as flavour enhancer only | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 16 Desserts excluding products covered in category 1 3 and 4 | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 1.4 flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products | ML 32 mg/l | only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | ML 32 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 4.2.5 jam jellies and marmalades and similar products | ML 2 mg/kg | only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 14.2.1 beer and malt beverages | ML 20 mg/l | only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; 'Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer' (original wort content less than 6 %) except for... | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 14.2.1 beer and malt beverages | ML 1 mg/l | only energy-reduced beer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only cocoa-or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 15 mg/kg | only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 32 mg/kg | only cocoa-, milk-, dried fruit- or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 32 mg/kg | only confectionery with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 200 mg/kg | only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 3 mg/kg | only breath-freshening micro-sweets and strongly flavoured throat pastilles with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 65 mg/kg | only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar | EU Food Additives Database |
| European Union | 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets | ML 3 mg/kg | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | EU Food Additives Database |
SOURCE
Codex Alimentarius
Codex GSFA
Codex GSFA Status
Codex Alimentarius GSFA permissions and maximum-use rows.
| Jurisdiction | INS / E-number | Function | Food category | Max level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 01.1.4 Flavoured fluid milk drinks | 20 mg/kg | Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): for use in milk- and milk derivative-based products energy reduced or with no added at... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 01.3.2 Beverage whiteners | 65 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat (CODEX STAN 252-2006).; Excluding products conforming to the... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 01.4.4 Cream analogues | 33 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 01.5.2 Milk and cream powder analogues | 65 mg/kg | For use in flavoured and/or sweetened milk powder analogues only.; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat in Powdered Form... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt) | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 02.4 Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.7 | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 03.0 Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.1 Frozen fruit | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.10 Fermented fruit products | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.11 Fruit fillings for pastries | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.12 Cooked fruit | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.3 Fruit in vinegar, oil, or brine | 100 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products. |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) fruit | 33 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Certain Canned Fruits (CODEX STAN 319-2015).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.5 Jams, jellies, marmelades | 70 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.6 Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding products of food category 04.1.2.5 | 70 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Mango Chutney (CODEX STAN 160-1987).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.7 Candied fruit | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.8 Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk | 100 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Date Paste (CODEX STAN 314R-2013).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.1.2.9 Fruit-based desserts, including fruit-flavoured water-based desserts | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.2 Dried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds | 33 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products.; Except for products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017), only for use in Seasoned Laver Products.; For... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.3 Vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds in vinegar, oil, brine, or soybean sauce | 10 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products. |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort pouch vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds | 33 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Canned Humus with Tehena (CODEX STAN 257R-2007).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.5 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g., peanut butter) | 33 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.6 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food category 04.2.2.5 | 33 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Harissa (Red Hot Pepper Paste) (CXS 308R-2011).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.7 Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, 12.9.2.1 and 12.9.2.3 | 33 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products.; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gochujang (CXS 294-2009). |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 04.2.2.8 Cooked or fried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds | 33 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products.; For use in curried products.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.1.2 Cocoa mixes (syrups) | 33 mg/kg | On the final cocoa and chocolate product basis.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.1.3 Cocoa-based spreads, including fillings | 100 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products | 80 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.1.5 Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4 | 330 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.3 Chewing gum | 1,000 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 06.3 Breakfast cereals, including rolled oats | 160 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 06.5 Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding) | 33 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 07.1 Bread and ordinary bakery wares | 70 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow the use of additives with sweetener and colour functions in this food category while others limit this food category to products without these additives. |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 07.2 Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty, savoury) and mixes | 80 mg/kg | For use in products for special nutritional use only.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 09.3 Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 10 mg/kg | For use in sweet and sour products.; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Sturgeon Caviar (CODEX STAN 291-2010). |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 09.4 Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms | 10 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Crab Meat (CODEX STAN 90-1981).; Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito (70-1981).; For... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 10.4 Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard) | 100 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 11.4 Other sugars and syrups (e.g. xylose, maple syrup, sugar toppings) | 70 mg/kg | For use in pancake syrup and maple syrup only.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners | GMP | - |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments | 32 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.3 Vinegars | 12 mg/kg | For use in flavoured vinegar and in rice vinegar only.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.4 Mustards | 12 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.5 Soups and broths | 20 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.6.1 Emulsified sauces and dips (e.g. mayonnaise, salad dressing, onion dip) | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.6.2 Non-emulsified sauces (e.g. ketchup, cheese sauce, cream sauce, brown gravy) | 70 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chilli Sauce (CXS 306-2011).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.6.3 Mixes for sauces and gravies | 12 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.6.4 Clear sauces (e.g. fish sauce) | 12 mg/kg | Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 12.7 Salads (e.g. macaroni salad, potato salad) and sandwich spreads excluding cocoa- and nut-based spreads of food categories 04.2.2.5 and 05.1.3 | 33 mg/kg | For use in milk-based sandwich spreads only.; Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 13.3 Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes (excluding products of food category 13.1) | 33 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 13.4 Dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction | 33 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 13.5 Dietetic foods (e.g. supplementary foods for dietary use) excluding products of food categories 13.1 - 13.4 and 13.6 | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 13.6 Food supplements | 90 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.3.1 Fruit nectar | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.3.2 Vegetable nectar | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.3.3 Concentrates for fruit nectar | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.3.4 Concentrates for vegetable nectar | 65 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including sport, energy, or electrolyte drinks and particulated drinks | 33 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
| Codex | 961 | Flavour enhancer; Sweetener | 14.1.5 Coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions, and other hot cereal and grain beverages, excluding cocoa | 50 mg/kg | Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with... |
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Health Canada
Health Canada Status
Health Canada food-additive permissions by functional class and food scope.
| Jurisdiction | Class | Permitted foods | Maximum level | List |
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| Canada | Sweetener | (a)Breakfast cereals | (a)160 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (b)Breath fresheners; Chewing gum | (b)320 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (c)Confectionery glazes for snack foods; Sweetened coating mixes for snack foods; Sweetened seasonings for snack foods | (c)32 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (d)Filling mixes; Fillings; Topping mixes; Toppings; Unstandardized dessert mixes; Unstandardized desserts; Yogurt | (d)100 ppm in the food as consumed | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (e)Nut spreads; Peanut spreads; Unstandardized salad dressings | (e)20 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (f)Table-top sweeteners | (f)Good Manufacturing Practice | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (g)Unstandardized bakery products | (g)130 ppm in the food as consumed | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (h)Unstandardized beverage concentrates; Unstandardized beverage mixes; Unstandardized beverages | (h)30 ppm in the beverage as consumed | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (i)Unstandardized condiments | (i)70 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (j)Unstandardized confectionery; Unstandardized confectionery coatings | (j)100 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
| Canada | Sweetener | (k)Unstandardized fruit spreads; Unstandardized purées; Unstandardized sauces; Unstandardized table syrups | (k)70 ppm | List of Permitted Sweeteners |
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JECFA
JECFA ADI
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | NEOTAME | - | - | 0-2 mg/kg bw | 2 | FLAVOUR_ENHANCER, SWEETENER | 2003 |
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ingredients
ghs classifications
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
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Cross-vertical comparison
ingredients | ghs classifications
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
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FAQPage JSON-LD
public food renderer rows
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is Neotame used for in food?
Neotame appears in food-use rows as: Sweetener; Flavour enhancer; Sweetener; Sweetener.
Is Neotame / E961 safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: EFSA ADI <= 2 mg/kg bw/day. EU status evidence: PUBLISHED. US/FDA evidence: FDA approved food additive.
What is the ADI for Neotame?
Neotame has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: EFSA ADI <= 2 mg/kg bw/day. Source: EFSA AFC 2007.
Is Neotame also used in cosmetics?
Neotame has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: NEOTAME, EU status permitted.