'After rigorous review, this landmark WHO and FAO finding further strengthens confidence in the safety of aspartame and will play a vital role in informing consumers as they consider all options to reduce sugar and calories in their diets.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12299515/Outrage-unnecessary-fears-sparked-WHOs-aspartame-cancer-ruling.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

But it could, if the evidence base is strong enough, lead to a recommended intake for aspartame by health authorities, for example the NHS.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12246679/Is-aspartame-Coke-Zero-Pepsi-Max-Diet-Coke-carry-cancer-warning-carcinogen-risk.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Common types of NSS highlighted by the WHO include acesulfame K, aspartame, advantame, cyclamates, neotame, saccharin, sucralose, stevia, and stevia derivatives.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41140714.html

Dr. Peter Lurie, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, which previously nominated aspartame for IARC review, said there’s an easy choice for consumers.

Source: https://centraloregondaily.com/aspartame-soda-sweetener-cancer/

For the average person weighing 70 kilograms, it would be practically impossible to consume the recommended acceptable daily intake of aspartame (0 to 40mg per kilo of body weight) by drinking Diet Coke alone.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/health/does-diet-coke-really-cause-cancer/

How many cans of diet cola might contain enough aspartame to raise cancer risk?

Source: https://forextv.com/market-news/ftc-bid-to-pause-microsoft-activision-deal-denied-by-appeals-court/

How many products use aspartame?

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/aspartame-diet-coke-cancer-side-effects-b2375319.html

“IARC is not a food safety body and their review of aspartame is not scientifically comprehensive and is based heavily on widely discredited research,” Frances Hunt-Wood, secretary general of the ISA, said.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/diet-coke-sweetener-cancerous-aspartame-b2366409.html

Like aspartame, this means there is either limited evidence they can cause cancer in humans, sufficient evidence in animals, or strong evidence about the characteristics.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/whos-cancer-research-agency-to-say-aspartame-sweetener-a-possible-carcinogen-sources/article_54b53b2d-0ef6-519b-8c79-31632c62a8fa.html

Limited evidence was found in human studies linking aspartame consumption to liver cancer, supported by some animal studies.

Source: https://www.weeklyblitz.net/health/does-diet-coke-really-cause-cancer/

Many industry experts maintain that aspartame is still safe for consumption — including the FDA, which released a statement refuting the cancer risk.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-health/aspartame-defended-by-industry-experts-after-cancer-risk-warning-limited-evidence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aspartame-defended-by-industry-experts-after-cancer-risk-warning-limited-evidence

Meanwhile, a chemical pathologist, John Reuben, told our correspondent that the dose of aspartame would determine whether it could cause any harm or not.

Source: https://punchng.com/does-aspartame-cause-cancer-in-humans/

Meanwhile, the JECFA concluded that the data evaluated indicated no sufficient reason to change the previously established acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 0-40 mg per kg body weight for aspartame.

Source: https://www.ibtimes.co.in/doctors-advise-people-using-aspartame-not-panic-860787

Some studies have linked it to cancer and other health issues and the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says to avoid it (along with aspartame, acesulfame-potassium and sucralose).

Source: https://parade.com/965183/kristenfischer/keto-sweeteners/

That advice comes from a separate expert committee – by WHO and the Food and Agriculture Organisation – on food additives, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (Jecfa), which has also been reviewing aspartame use this year.

Source: https://www.ardrossanherald.com/news/national/23622991.aspartame-sweetener-listed-possible-cancer-risk---reports/?ref=rss

The aspartame risk needs to be considered in context, too.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/diet-coke-aspartame-cancer-explained-b2375291.html

The benefits of having some levels of aspartame is that it benefits calorie-conscious consumers, does not promote tooth decay and it enhances and extends flavours.’

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/30/what-food-contains-aspartame-19043218/

The experts agreed that none of the aspartame, when ingested, circulates in the body.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/why-aspartame-pellets-in-tea-flavouring-diet-cola-may-not-be-harmful-8835584/

The FDA’s acceptable daily intake for aspartame is 50 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

Source: https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/aspartame-health-regulators-scrutiny-impact-diet-coke-other-brands/2503931

The IARC noted it had assessed 1,300 studies in its June review of the use of aspartame.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/1785876/sweetener-aspartame-cancer-risk