But a panel of experts has said the sugar substitute aspartame is safe in limited quantities. In a report released late on Thursday, the WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. The IARC has two more serious categories, “probably carcinogenic to humans” and “carcinogenic to humans”. However, the WHO said a person weighing 70kg would need to consume more than between nine and 14 cans of diet soft drink per day to exceed the daily guideline. The WHO said it and the IARC would continue to monitor evidence and encourage independent research groups.

Source: The Star July 14, 2023 20:41 UTC