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  1. www.who.int › news › itemAspartame hazard and risk assessment results released

    Jul 14, 2023 · IARC classified aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) on the basis of limited evidence for cancer in humans (specifically, for hepatocellular carcinoma, which is a type of liver cancer). There was also limited evidence for cancer in experimental animals and limited evidence related to the possible mechanisms for causing cancer.

  2. www.sciencemediacentre.org › expert-reaction-toexpert reaction to Reuters reporting that they understand ...

    Jun 29, 2023 · IARC have, however, now changed the name to “IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans”, which at least describes what they actually do. And at least, this time, there will be a risk assessment published by JEFCA, at the same time as the IARC assessment.

  3. www.cancer.org › cancer › risk-preventionKnown and Probable Human Carcinogens - American Cancer Society

    Carcinogens do not cause cancer at all times, under all circumstances. In other words, a carcinogen does not always cause cancer in every person, every time there is any kind of exposure. Some may only be carcinogenic if a person is exposed in a certain way (for example, swallowing it as opposed to touching it).

  4. theconversation.com › does-this-cause-cancer-howDoes this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a ...

    Jan 30, 2023 · Glyphosate, an herbicide used in products like Roundup, was classified by the IARC as probably carcinogenic to humans in 2015. ... Group 2B that it is possibly carcinogenic to people, and Group 3 ...

  5. www.mainlinehealth.org › is-aspartame-a-carcinogenAspartame is a potential carcinogen: What does this mean for me?

    Nov 6, 2023 · The IARC put aspartame in category 2B, which is used when there is limited evidence a product causes cancer in humans and less than sufficient evidence it causes cancer in animals during experiments. This category includes other possible carcinogens, like red meat and very hot drinks over 149 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. www.thedailymeal.com › 1326933 › aspartame-possiblyAspartame Could Soon Be Labeled As A Possible Carcinogen ...

    Jun 29, 2023 · In IARC Monographs terminology, "possibly carcinogenic to humans" means there's limited evidence a substance may cause cancer in humans, and sufficient evidence from animal trials. It's the same designation given to gas engine exhausts, the occupational hazards of being a barber or hairdresser, and using aloe vera.

  7. www.newscientist.com › article › dn20530-cellphonesCellphones are 'possibly' carcinogenic | New Scientist

    Jun 1, 2011 · Cellphones have been classed as “possibly carcinogenic to humans”. That is the conclusion issued yesterday by 31 experts following a week-long meeting in Lyon, France, convened by the World ...