Petition to Ban Aspartame in the EU
Why thousands are demanding an immediate EU-wide ban on aspartame
Across Europe, a growing number of citizens, doctors, scientists, and public health organizations are demanding that aspartame be banned from food and drinks. At the center of this movement is a petition led by foodwatch—a respected consumer advocacy group—calling on the European Commission to take urgent action.
What's the Petition About?
The petition is based on the classification of aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” by the World Health Organization's cancer research arm, the IARC. Combined with concerns from independent researchers and consumers experiencing side effects, the case against aspartame is building rapidly. Yet, it remains in products consumed daily by children, pregnant women, and people managing diabetes.
The Health Argument
Studies have linked aspartame to headaches, mood disorders, and—at higher doses—potential cancer risks. Although regulators argue current levels are safe, this assumes moderate use. Critics warn that this assumption is outdated and ignores cumulative or long-term exposure, especially in vulnerable populations.
Public Support is Growing
More than 50,000 signatures have already been gathered. Foodwatch argues that in a society guided by precautionary principles, substances flagged as potentially dangerous should be pulled from shelves—not protected by outdated risk assessments.
"We don't want to wait until the damage is proven beyond all doubt. That's not precaution, that's negligence." - Foodwatch
How You Can Help
- Sign the Petition
- Share it on social media using the hashtag #BanAspartame
- Talk to your local representatives and ask where they stand
- Support consumer-first organizations like Foodwatch
This is more than a petition. It's a movement. Your voice adds weight to a growing chorus demanding transparency, accountability, and above all—public safety over corporate convenience.