WHO says aspartame "possibly carcinogenic", but unlikely to pose significant risk at normal consumption levels

• The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified aspartame as a possible carcinogen based on limited evidence from a few observational studies.
• Another WHO expert group concluded there is no convincing evidence of harm caused by aspartame at currently consumed levels.
• The FDA, EFSA, Health Canada, and other agencies consider aspartame safe when consumed within recommended daily intake limits.
• While the WHO encourages moderation and more research on sweeteners, it is not calling for aspartame to be removed from products.
• The beverage industry sees no reason to avoid using aspartame and will likely continue doing so unless consumer demand changes significantly.

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