The World Health Organization classifies the Coke Zero sweetener as a probable carcinogen

According to Reuters, aspartame, used as an artificial sweetener for products, should be included in the risk list in July

a IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer, abbreviated in English), an arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), would classify one of the world’s most popular artificial sweeteners as a probable carcinogen. information from the agency Reuterswho spoke with people associated with the organization.

Aspartame is used in products such as Coca-Cola Zero and Mars gum. according to ReutersThe decision was taken after a meeting of external experts. The group is responsible for assessing whether a substance poses a potential risk based on all published evidence.

The label does not indicate how much is safe to take. This information belongs to JECFAthe international committee of scientific experts jointly administered by the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization.

According to the ReutersJECFA is also analyzing the consequences of aspartame use and is expected to announce its conclusions on the same day as IARC’s public classification: July 14.

A spokesman for the International Agency for Research on Cancer said details of the case were confidential. He stated that the resultsThe first essential step to understanding carcinogenesisof sweetener.

The general secretary of the ISA (International Association of Localities), Frances Hunt Wood, told the agency that she “Serious Concerns About IARC Review” And that change It could mislead consumersCoca-Cola is one of those associated with the member.

“The International Agency for Research on Cancer is not a food safety body and its review of aspartame is not scientifically comprehensive and relies largely on unreliable research.said the secretary.