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One of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body.

According to the IARC, there are four different levels of classifications - carcinogenic, probably carcinogenic, possibly carcinogenic and not classifiable. The levels are based on the strength of the evidence, rather than how dangerous a substance is. Here is a look at some of the top agents that are carcinogenic to humans based on their classifications: CATEGORY-1: WHEN AN AGENT IS CONSIDERED 'CARCINOGENIC TO HUMANS' As per IARC, this classification is used when there is enough proof...

Aspartame is the world's most commonly used low-calorie artificial sweetener, which is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose (common sugar).

One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen.

According to a Reuters exclusive, a sweetener called Aspartame will be labelled a possible carcinogen next month

Consumers, food companies, retailers and restaurants need to decide whether to fight back or find alternatives to one of the world's most common artificial sweeteners, as a leading global health body prepares to declare it a possible carcinogen.

By Richa Naidu and Savyata Mishra LONDON (Reuters) - Consumers, food companies, retailers and restaurants need to decide whether to fight back or find...

(Reuters) -Artificial sweetener aspartame, used in products from Coca-Colas diet sodas to Mars Extra chewing gum, is the latest substance set to be ...