On July 14, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) under the WHO released an assessment report, classifying aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B). The acceptable daily intake is 40 mg/kg body weight. In fact, China also has strict requirements for adding additives such as aspartame to food.

Recently, a tomato flavor seasoning produced by a condiment enterprise was detected excessive aspartame, which did not meet the requirements of the National Food Safety Standard Standard for Uses of Food Additives, and was fined 51,000 Yuan according to laws.

According to China’s relevant regulations, aspartame as a sweetener can be used in bread, pastries, biscuits, beverages, condiments and other foods, but must meet the corresponding standards for uses. The National Food Safety Standard Standard for Uses of Food Additives (GB 2760-2014) stipulates that, the maximum level of aspartame in a solid compound seasoning is 2.0g/kg; the maximum level of aspartame in liquid compound seasoning is 1.2g/kg; the maximum level of aspartame in pickled vegetables is 0.3g/kg; the maximum level of aspartame in beverages is 0.6g/kg, and the largest use standard is gum based candy, which is 10.0g/kg. In addition, the national food safety standard stipulates that aspartame should be marked as: aspartame (containing phenylalanine). Aspartame breaks down phenylalanine when it enters the body, which is not suitable for patients with phenylketonuria, so it needs to be marked.

Source: Nanfang Metropolis Daily

Note: This article is compiled by Antion. Please indicate the source for reprint.