Tag: Cyclamate ban

In 1970, the US government banned cyclamate, a popular artificial sweetener at the time, following a controversial rat study that linked it to cancer. The decision sparked a major controversy and reshaped the landscape of artificial sweeteners in the United States, even though it remains permitted in more than 100 other countries.

First discovered in 1937, the artificial sweetener cyclamate has had a controversial history regarding its safety. While banned in the United States since 1970, it is approved for use in over 100 countries, sparking confusion among consumers worldwide.