Being in full support of aspartame, ABA presents an extensive response to Internet rumors surrounding aspartame and offers several links for more information. ABA is the trade association for Americas soft drink industry and serves as a liaison between industry and government.
AFIC's mission is to be a resource to help the media, educators, health
professionals and scientists effectively communicate science-based information
on health, nutrition and food safety for the public good. AFIC has concluded
that aspartame is safe for the general public including people with
diabetes, pregnant and nursing women and children.
The CCC concludes that aspartame is safe and offers an extensive overview
of its history, benefits and safety. This international association
represents the low-calorie, low-fat food and beverage industry and ensures
that pertinent scientific and medical research is available to everyone.
The Latin American Council of Nutrition Information is
a non-profit organization, located in Mexico City, whose purpose is
to facilitate the information of the food industry by widely distributing
results of studies and research in connection with mass media and the
scientific community that deals with nutrition.