Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration Aspartame

Illustration aspartame in Paris on February 4, 2025. On Tuesday 4 February, the Ligue contre le cancer, Foodwatch and Yuka announced to France Inter that they were launching a European petition calling for a ban on aspartame, an additive classified as a ‘possible human carcinogen’ by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (OMS). Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

SUQIAN, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Drinks containing aspartame are on sale at a supermarket in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen."

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

Aspartame May Cause Cancer

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Citizens display the artificial sweetener aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 14, 2023. The World Health Organization announced on the 14th that the artificial sweetener aspartame is listed as a "possible carcinogen." The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) jointly issued a report on the hazards and risk assessment of aspartame, which classified aspartame as a "probable carcinogen" (IARC Class 2B) based on "limited evidence" that aspartame has carcinogenicity in humans. And reiterated that the recommended allowable daily intake is less than 40 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that has been used since the 1980s in a wide variety of food and beverage products, including sugar-free beverages, chewing gum, gelatin, ice cream, dairy products such as yogurt, breakfast

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Customers buy sugar-free Coca-Cola containing aspartame at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, July 14, 2023. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have released the results of an assessment of the health effects of Aspartame. Citing "limited evidence" of carcinogenicity in humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Aspartame as probably carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B), and the Joint Expert Committee reaffirmed its allowable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Customers buy sugar-free Coca-Cola containing aspartame at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, July 14, 2023. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have released the results of an assessment of the health effects of Aspartame. Citing "limited evidence" of carcinogenicity in humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Aspartame as probably carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B), and the Joint Expert Committee reaffirmed its allowable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Customers buy sugar-free Coca-Cola containing aspartame at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, July 14, 2023. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have released the results of an assessment of the health effects of Aspartame. Citing "limited evidence" of carcinogenicity in humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Aspartame as probably carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B), and the Joint Expert Committee reaffirmed its allowable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Customers buy sugar-free Coca-Cola containing aspartame at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, July 14, 2023. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have released the results of an assessment of the health effects of Aspartame. Citing "limited evidence" of carcinogenicity in humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Aspartame as probably carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B), and the Joint Expert Committee reaffirmed its allowable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

WHO Announces Aspartame May Cause Cancer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 14, 2023 - Customers buy sugar-free Coca-Cola containing aspartame at a supermarket in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province, July 14, 2023. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have released the results of an assessment of the health effects of Aspartame. Citing "limited evidence" of carcinogenicity in humans, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified Aspartame as probably carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B), and the Joint Expert Committee reaffirmed its allowable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight.

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Artificial sweetener Aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 6, 2023.

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Artificial sweetener Aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 6, 2023.

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Artificial sweetener Aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 6, 2023.

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Artificial sweetener Aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 6, 2023.

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

Artificial Sweetener Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 6, 2023 - Artificial sweetener Aspartame in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 6, 2023.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola Aspartame

Coca-Cola Aspartame

YICHANG, CHINA - JULY 2, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink is seen in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 2, 2023. On June 29, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an intergovernmental body of the World Health Organization, said in a statement that Aspartame had been evaluated for potential carcinogenic effects in "harm identification" studies. The Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) will conduct further testing and risk assessment. Finally, the two agencies will issue their conclusions simultaneously on July 14.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink containing aspartame is displayed at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 29, 2023. The International Cancer Agency (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, plans to publish a regulation next month that would classify aspartame as a possible carcinogen, according to media reports citing sources. The Joint FAO/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is also investigating the effects of aspartame on human health. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners and its main use is being added to drinks such as diet Coke.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink containing aspartame is displayed at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 29, 2023. The International Cancer Agency (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, plans to publish a regulation next month that would classify aspartame as a possible carcinogen, according to media reports citing sources. The Joint FAO/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is also investigating the effects of aspartame on human health. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners and its main use is being added to drinks such as diet Coke.

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2023 - A sugar-free Coca-Cola drink containing aspartame is displayed at a supermarket in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 29, 2023. The International Cancer Agency (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, plans to publish a regulation next month that would classify aspartame as a possible carcinogen, according to media reports citing sources. The Joint FAO/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is also investigating the effects of aspartame on human health. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners and its main use is being added to drinks such as diet Coke.