Aspartame poses no health risks according to EU agency
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Aspartame poses no health risks according to EU agency

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 00:33

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded on Thursday that the use of the aspartame-acesulfame salt (E 962) as a food additive poses no health risks.

The decision was strongly contested by various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), which disagree with the European agency's assessment.

The aspartame-acesulfame salt is used as an artificial sweetener in various food products available on the European Union market.

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