Tag: Sweetener 952

In 1969, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) controversially banned the artificial sweetener known as cyclamate, also designated as sweetener 952, following animal studies that suggested a link to cancer. This decision sparked decades of debate and research, with many countries later reaching different safety conclusions.

Sweetener 952, also known as cyclamate, was banned in the US in 1970 following controversial animal studies that linked it to cancer, a move that created lasting public debate about its safety. Although many regulatory bodies worldwide have since re-approved it for use, consumers remain concerned about its potential side effects.