Neotame and gut microbiota: in-vitro experiment cannot draw definitive conclusions on real life effects
ISA statement in response to new in vitro study by Shil et al. Brussels, 25th April 2024: The International Sweeteners Associations (ISA) highlights the limitations of the new in-vitro study by Shil et al that tested the effects of neotame on isolated cells and bacteria outside of the human body and concluded that neotame could […]
Low/no calorie sweeteners do not affect heart rhythm
ISA statement in response to new observational study by Sun et al. Brussels, 5th March 2024: Robust evidence from randomised controlled trials and prospective cohort studies with rigorous analytical methods reaffirm that low/no calorie sweeteners have no adverse effect on heart health and may even offer some benefits for cardiometabolic health.1,2 The recent observational study […]
No risks associated with aspartame consumption
ISA statement in response to two new studies on aspartame Brussels, 26th September 2023: As an international non-profit organisation focused on providing science-based information to support public understanding of low/no calorie sweeteners, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) believes there is important context missing in recent media attention on two studies on aspartame recently published1,2, which […]
No plausible link between low/no calorie sweeteners and depression
ISA statement in response to new observational study by Samuthpongtorn et al. Brussels, 20th September 2023: Following the publication of a new study by Samuthpongtorn et al.1 the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) is concerned that this observational study will confuse consumers, as there is no plausible mechanism to support the link between low/no calorie sweeteners […]
ISA statement on Aspartame
Brussels, 29th June 2023: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) joins global food safety agencies in trusting the scientific rigor of the comprehensive food safety review of aspartame by the World Health Organization’s Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and we look forward to the full publication of those findings in the coming weeks. […]
Sucralose is safe
ISA statement in response to new study by Schiffman et al. Brussels, 2nd June 2023: Responding to a new study by Schiffman et al.1, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) highlights the safety of the low/no calorie sweetener sucralose. Time and time again, the safety of sucralose has been confirmed by global food safety and regulatory […]
Aspartame is safe to consume
ISA statement in response to new animal study by Jones et al. Brussels, 15th December 2022: Responding to a new animal study by Jones et al.1, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) would point to the safety of the low/no calorie sweetener aspartame, repeatedly confirmed by food safety authorities worldwide. Indeed, prior to being approved for […]
EFSA reconfirms safety of Neohesperidine DC
ISA welcomes the EFSA opinion on Neohesperidine DC Brussels, 17th November 2022: The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published today an opinion on the sweetener and flavour enhancer Neohesperidine DC, reconfirming its safety.1 EFSA reviewed the available evidence and concludes that there is no safety concern in the use of Neohesperidine DC as a food […]
Low/no calorie sweeteners do not increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
ISA statement in response to new study by Debras, Chazelas et al. Brussels, 8th September 2022: The International Sweeteners Association (ISA) responds to the new study by Debras, Chazelas et al.1 on low/no calorie sweeteners and cardiovascular diseases highlighting that, contrary to claims made in this study, there is no causal evidence that low/no calorie […]
Low/no calorie sweeteners do not affect glycaemic response
ISA statement in response to new study by Suez, Elinav et al. Brussels, 19th August 2022: Contrary to outcomes of a new study by Suez, Elinav, et al.1 on low/no calorie sweeteners and gut microbiota, the International Sweeteners Association (ISA) would like to point to collective evidence from clinical trials showing that low/no calorie sweeteners […]
