EFSA: The salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962) is safe at current exposure levels
EFSA has completed the re-evaluation of the food additive salt of aspartame-acesulfame (E 962) and concluded that its use does not raise safety concerns.
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame is a sweetener authorised for use in a variety of sugar-free and energy-reduced foods and beverages. Once ingested, it dissociates into its individual components aspartame and acesulfame.
The Panel found no safety concerns associated with the currently reported uses and use levels of acesulfame K (E 950), aspartame (E 951) and the salt of aspartame-acesulfame E 962.
This conclusion is based on the previously established acceptable daily intake (ADI) for aspartame of 40 mg/kg body weight per day, now reconfirmed, and on the recently revised ADI for acesulfame K of 15 mg/kg body weight per day. Current exposure estimates across all age groups remain below these ADIs.
Experts recommend updating the EU specifications for E 962 to ensure compliance with the specifications for aspartame and acesulfame K used in its production.
In line with the approach applied to other re-evaluated sweeteners, they also recommend reviewing the limits for arsenic and lead in the specifications for aspartame (E 951).
EFSA – European Food Safety Authority: EFSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 9, September 2026, e10259