Aspartame, a common artificial sweetener, could be classified as a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research arm of the WHO, is expected to announce its decision on July 7th. The agency’s classification is based on a review of scientific evidence, including animal studies that have shown aspartame to cause cancer.

Aspartame is used in thousands of products around the world, including diet sodas, chewing gum, and some yogurts. It is also used in many prescription and over-the-counter medications.

The FDA has not changed its stance on aspartame, which it considers safe for human consumption. However, the WHO’s decision could lead to changes in how aspartame is regulated in other countries.

If aspartame is classified as a possible carcinogen, it would be the first artificial sweetener to receive this designation. Other artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin and sucralose, have been classified as safe.

The WHO’s decision is likely to spark debate about the safety of artificial sweeteners. Some people may choose to avoid aspartame-containing products, while others may continue to use them.

It is important to note that the WHO’s classification of aspartame as a possible carcinogen does not mean that it will definitely cause cancer. However, it does suggest that there is a possible link between aspartame consumption and cancer.

More research is needed to determine whether aspartame is actually a carcinogen. In the meantime, consumers should weigh the risks and benefits of using aspartame-containing products and make their own decisions about whether to use them.

BREAKING: Reuters reports that Aspartame, which is one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners, is set to be declared a possible carcinogen.