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Equal® Sweetener is safe. Aspartame, the sweetening ingredient in Equal, is one of the most studied
food ingredients in FDA history. It has been proven safe by over 200 objective
scientific studies and is accepted as safe in more than 100 countries
worldwide.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied aspartame extensively
over the past 24 years and has never identified any safety concerns.
The safety of aspartame has been confirmed by regulatory authorities
in
other
countries,
including Health Canada, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on
Food and experts with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization
and the World Health Organization. Furthermore, leading authorities including
the American Medical Association, the American Dietetic Association and the
American Diabetes Association have recognized aspartame's safety.
However, people with the extremely rare disease phenylketonuria
(PKU) should consult with their
physician before consuming aspartame in beverages or products.
Visit aspartame.org to
see what government and health organizations say about aspartame safety.
Additional information about Equal and aspartame can be found in the FAQ
and Articles & Reference sections. |
