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PARIS: The artificial sweetener aspartame, which is consumed by millions every day as a sugar substitute in products such as diet soft drinks, has long been the topic of fierce debate over its impact on health.

Moderate consumption of aspartame is OK, scientists say. But heavy consumers may want to reduce their intake. The WHO says aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer. The FDA questions the evidence.

The beverages industry has welcomed a report contextualizing the amount of aspartame a person can consume before it becomes a health risk.

The World Health Organization issued a warning about a popular artificial sweetener earlier in July.

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Following the change in categorisation for aspartame.