WHO classifies non-sugar sweetener Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, but safe within limits

Published On 2023-07-17 06:33 GMT | Update On 2023-07-17 06:33 GMT

The World Health Organisation on Thursday classified non-sugar sweetener aspartame as a possible carcinogen and said it is safe to have it with a daily intake of 40 milligrams per kilogram of a person's body weight.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Joint Expert Committee on Food...

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WHO classifies non-sugar sweetener Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans, but safe within limits

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