Specific Quotes from Regulatory Authorities

“Before consideration was given to permitting aspartame for use in foods in Canada, officials of Health Canada evaluated an extensive array of toxicological tests in laboratory animals and, since its listing for use, they have examined the results of a number of clinical studies in humans. There is no evidence to suggest that the consumption of foods containing this sweetener, according to the provisions of the Food and Drug Regulations and as part of a well-balanced diet, would pose a health hazard to consumers."

Health Canada Report on aspartame, February 2003

"The Committee concluded that on the basis of its review of all the data in animals and humans available to date, there is no evidence to suggest that there is a need to revise the outcome…” of the prior endorsement of aspartame's safety.

European Commission -- Scientific Committee on Food: Update on the Safety of Aspartame,
December 10, 2002

“The Agency supports the conclusions of the Committee's Scientific Committee on Food thorough and timely review on the safety of the sweetener Aspartame.”

U.K. Food Standards Agency, December 18, 2002

"In conclusion, AFSSA considers that the current state of scientific knowledge does not enable a relationship to be established between the exposition to the aspartame and brain tumors in humans or animals.”

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