Sweetener · EU 960c
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides: no OFF product match; EU code 960c is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 960c | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Sweetener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides?
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides is a food additive (960c) classified as sweetener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides safe to consume?
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 960c is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides used for in food?
Enzymatically Produced Steviol Glycosides (960c) is catalogued for Beverages, confectionery, baked goods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.