ICMR’s Findings: The Sweet Scoop on Aspartame and Cancer
Are artificial sweeteners safe? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has been on the case, examining the health effects of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame. They’ve teamed up with the big shots – the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and WHO-FAO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). The verdict? “Limited evidence” of cancer risk for us humans, but there’s a twist. IARC thinks aspartame is a “possibly carcinogenic” to humans. JECFA? They’ve set the intake limit at 40 mg/kg body weight.
FSSAI’s Rulebook: Navigating the World of Sweetener Standards
Confused by all the sweetener standards? FSSAI is here to guide you through. Their Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, lays down the law on artificial sweeteners. Don’t worry – it’s not just random numbers. They’ve done their homework, relying on risk assessments and the ADI set by JECFA. The best part? It’s all in harmony with Codex Alimentarius Commission. Sweet, right?
Minister Baghel’s Insight: Words from the Health Frontline
Time to hear from the top dog – Prof. S.P. Baghel, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. He’s dishing out the deets over at the Rajya Sabha. The message? We’ve taken a dive into the sweet world of artificial sweeteners, and it’s all about informed choices for a happy, healthy life.
