date:Aug 24, 2012
re-evaluation of aspartame in time for a 2020 release date. However, the EC asked the work to be advanced by eight years to 2012.
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, which is used as a sugar substitute in beverages, desserts, dairy products, chewing gums, energy control and weight control products. However, several criticisms have been raised regarding the safety of the sweetener, which led to EFSA considering a re-evaluation.