Aspartame Experts - Regulatory Authorities detail Aspartame's Safety

Aspartame Experts: Regulatory Authorities

	Brazilian Health Ministry
	Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
	Health Canada
	Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)
	French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA)
	New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA)
	Scientific Committee on Food of the European Commission
	U.K. Food Standards Agency
	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
	U.S. FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
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French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) The French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) recently completed a two year study by the French Expert Committee on Flavourings, Food Additives and Processing Aids and has confirmed the safety of aspartame once again. The English translation on its report and opinion on the safety of aspartame is now available. Original AFSSA Report

Brazilian Health Ministry

This press release and clarification report regarding a scientific forum about aspartame held by the Health Surveillance Agency, an organization of the Brazilian Health Ministry, confirms that aspartame is not harmful and can be an excellent tool in managing diabetes and weight-loss programs.

Also see Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Portuguese).

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention(CDC)

After investigating consumer inquiries, the CDC concludes that, although certain individuals may be unusually sensitive to aspartame, there is no evidence of any serious, widespread, adverse health consequences attendant upon its use. An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC’s mission is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00000426.htm

Health Canada

Health Canada states, "...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."

URL: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/facts-faits/aspartame/index_e.html

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ)

The Food Standards Australia New Zealand states, " FSANZ has assessed the safety of aspartame and approved its use for a range of foods."

URL: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/mediareleasespublications/factsheets/factsheets2006/aspartamejune2006.cfm

French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA)

The French Food Safety Agency (AFSSA) recently completed a two year study by the French Expert Committee on Flavourings, Food Additives and Processing Aids and has confirmed the safety of aspartame once again. The English translation on its report and opinion on the safety of aspartame is now available.

URL: pdf/AFSSA-Eng.pdf

New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA)

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority states, "Aspartame is probably one of the most studied products on sale today, and there is an extensive body of evidence that tells us it is a safe product that offers consumers a sweet low-calorie option in their diet."

URL: http://www.nzfsa.govt.nz/publications/media-releases/2007/aspartame-press-release.htm

Scientific Committee on Food of the European Commission

The food safety advisory body in Europe, the Scientific Committee on Food (SCF) of the European Commission, has reconfirmed aspartame’s clean bill of health following a comprehensive review of the sweetener’s safety. The SCF is a body of independent scientific experts which advises the European Commission on matters of food safety; its aspartame report was issued on December 10, 2002.

URL: http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/fs/sc/scf/out155_en.pdf (pdf)

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