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Aspartame, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars Extra chewing gum and some Snapple drinks, will be listed in July as

Aspartame, one of the most commonly used artificial sweeteners in foods and beverages, is soon likely to be declared as a cancer causing agent by the World Health Organizations (WHO) cancer research arm, according to a media report.

An artificial sweetener, aspartame, found in popular sodas could cause cancer.

One of the worlds most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with knowledge of the process, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

Doha, Qatar: Aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener, is likely to be labelled as a probable carcinogen, according to Reuters. IARC, the canc...

WHOs cancer research agency to say aspartame sweetener a possible carcinogen - sources

The agency ruling focuses on assessing whether a substance poses a potential risk, irrespective of the safe consumption limits for individuals

Aspartame, a sweetener used in products like Diet Coke, is set to be declared a possible carcinogenic by the World Health Organisation.

The World Health Organization's cancer research arm is set to weigh in on aspartame, the sweetener used in Diet Coke.

Aspartame is authorised for use globally by regulators who have reviewed all the available evidence, and major food and beverage makers have for decades defended the...