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"Citing “limited evidence” for carcinogenicity in humans, IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B) and JECFA reaffirmed the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg body weight," the WHO said in a statement. WHO Classifies Non-Sugar Sweetener Aspartame As Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans, but Safe Within Limits.
WHO has classified non-sugar or artificial sweetener Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic but safe for humans when consumed within limits, which is the daily intake of 40 milligrams per kilogram of a person’s body weight. , Health News, Times Now
(CNN) — For the first time, a semi-independent committee for the World Health Organization said Thursday that it’s determined that aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in thousands of products
(CNN) — For the first time, a semi-independent committee for the World Health Organization said Thursday that it’s determined that aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://whdh.com/news/who-declares-widely-used-sweetener-aspartame-a-possible-cancer-cause-but-intake-guidelines-stay-the-same/">Read More</a>
Results of an international assessment of aspartame cited "limited evidence" for carcinogenicity in humans but more research is needed; and no changes to the daily intake assessment.