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

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.

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.