The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has confirmed that saccharin is safe for human consumption and has increased the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) from 5 to 9 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The decision comes after experts reviewed all available data and concluded that saccharin does not cause damage to DNA and there is no evidence it causes cancer in humans. The previous acceptable daily intake was based on studies with rats, but it is now understood that these tumors are specific to male rats and not applicable to humans. While saccharin is considered safe, the scientific community continues to investigate its potential effects on the body.
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