Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) and coloring agents will be banned from use in newly-born and baby foods, the European Parliament decided: Latvia ban in schools 2006: Murray 2007.07.12

Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) and coloring agents will
be banned from use in newly-born and baby foods, the European
Parliament decided: Latvia ban in schools 2006: Murray 2007.07.12
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1451

" In 2006, Latvia became the first EU country to completely ban the
sale of junk foods in schools and nurseries.
The ban includes the sale of food and drinks containing artificial
colouring agents, sweeteners, preservatives, amino-acids, and caffeine
is forbidden in all Latvian state schools and kindergardens. "


http://english.hotnews.ro/European-P...icol_45461.htm

HotNews.ro Jul 11, 2007

Regional/Europe Romania

European Parliament toughens additives use laws and ban mercury

Artificial sweeteners and coloring agents will be banned from use in
newly-born and baby foods, the European Parliament decided on
Wednesday.

MAPs also decided that additives may be used only in such a manner as
not to create a false impression on the freshness of the product.

Artificial flavors can be used only if the desired effect can't be
achieved using spices.

Also on Wednesday, MEPs decided to ban the sale of mercury-based
measuring instruments, mainly thermometers, manometers and barometers.

Second-hand instruments can still be bought and sold, the ban
referring only to newly produced instruments.

The measure came as a result of growing concern on the effects of the
mercury on people and environment.


www.epha.org/a/2554

European Public Health Alliance -- 39-41 rue d´Arlon, B1000 Brussels,
Belgium
phone: +32 2 230 3056 -- fax: +32 2 233 3880 -- email

Home page *Food and Agriculture

Junk food: Evolution of the legislation in European countries

More and more countries in Europe are adopting legislation on the
availability or advertising of unhealthy food.
This article will be updated regularly on the progress of European
countries on the matter.
If you believe there have been new developments,
do not hesitate communicating it to Silvia Marcos Simon.


France

In 2005, vending machines selling soft drinks and chocolate bars were
banned from schools in France.

Since the beginning of March 2007, advertisements for unhealthy food
and beverages in France must carry health messages.
Advertisers who ignore the new legislation and do not run the message,
will have to pay a fine of 1.5 percent of the cost of the
advertisement.

This applies to newspapers, television, radio, magasine and online
advertisements.
However, some health and consumer organisations believe that this will
not be particularly effective and consumers will ignore the messages.

Ireland

Last year, Ireland imposed a ban on TV adverts for sweets and fast
food, as well as prohibiting the use of celebrities and sports stars
to promote junk food to children.

Latvia

In 2006, Latvia became the first EU country to completely ban the sale
of junk foods in schools and nurseries.
The ban includes the sale of food and drinks containing artificial
colouring agents, sweeteners, preservatives, amino-acids, and caffeine
is forbidden in all Latvian state schools and kindergardens.

As part of the program, the ministry will also promote healthy foods
such as milk, juice and fruits.

Sweden, Norway

25 years ago Sweden, the only EU member with a total ban on
advertising for children, banned the advertising of junk food aimed at
children under 12.
Norway has a similar regime.

United Kingdom

School measures

In 2005, vending maching selling soft drinks, crisps and chocolate
bars were band from schools in the UK.
A year later, confectionery, crisps and fizzy drinks were banned from
being included in school lunches.
The standards established we

* No confectionery should be sold in schools

* No bagged savoury snacks other than nuts and seeds -- and these must
be without added sugar or salt

* A variety of fresh fruit and vegetables should be available

* All children should have access to free, fresh, chilled water at all
times, and this should not be in the toilet block.

* The only other drinks available should be bottled water, low fat
milk, pure fruit juices, yoghurt and milk drinks with less than 5%
sugar, or drinks made from these such as smoothies, tea or coffee.
Artificial sweeteners will be allowed but only in these types of
drinks.

Media measures

From April 2007, "junk food" adverts will not be allowed during or close to programmes that target children, or those with a higher than normal proportion of viewers aged between 4-9.

From January 2008, this will be extended to cover programmes that target children up to 15.

The UK is also planning to ban junk food companies from advertising in
magazines aimed at the under-16s.

On the 3rd May 2007, ten UK organisations sent a letter to the UK
Government urging it to step in to protect children from irresponsible
food marketing tricks

About EPHA
Find more about EPHA Secretariat and EPHA Members.
EPHA's Organisational Structures

The Annual General Assembly (AGA)
The European Public Health Alliance is an international not-for-profit
association registered in Belgium (identification number: 5567/94,
Annex to Moniteur Belge).
According to the statutes, the Annual General Assembly convenes the
membership once a year to discuss the broad policy of the
organisation.
The AGA elects an Executive Committee to oversee the work of the
organisation.
Consultation meetings and seminars are also organised with member
(...)
EPHA's Business Plan 2006 - 2010

Please find below EPHA's business plan for the period 2006 - 2010
This document is EPHA's plan for action over the period 2006 - 2010.
It sets out the organization's aims, objectives, policy, strategy and
implementation in a form which seeks above all to communicate its
purpose and direction.
EPHA is a unique organisation; through its experience, contacts and
connections it can inform on the constantly evolving political
environment of health in Europe.
Through its policy and actions it (...)
EPHA's Annual Reports

Please find below EPHA's latest annual report as approved by the
General Assembly in June 2006.
EPHA's Annual Report 2005
Highlights of 2005 include:
The Health and Consumer Intergroup is set up
An International Conference on Children takes place
A workshop on the right to health and the right to access to health
care is organised with social NGOs
Six briefings on relevant EU policy issues are prepared
Several capacity building seminars in new Member States take place
Publications: (...)
EPHA'a Annual Accounts for 2006

EPHA receives funding from the European Commission, from membership
fees and from other sources.

The 'who, what and why' of EPHA

Who are we?
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) represents over 100 non-
governmental and other not-for-profit organisations working in support
of health in Europe.
35 EPHA members are pan-European or international networks.

What is our objective?
EPHA aims to promote and protect the health interests of all people
living in Europe and to strengthen the dialogue between the EU
institutions, citizens and NGOs in support of healthy public policies.

What do we do?
monitoring the policy (...)
Secretariat Contact Details

For general enquiries please call +32 2 230 30 56 or email
.
EPHA fax number is +32 2 233 38 80.
How to reach the Secretariat in Brussels

Lara Garrido-Herrero +32 2 233 38 88
Murielle Chiltz +32 2 233 38 87
Frazer Goodwin +32 2 233 38 73
Caroline Bollars +32 2 233 38 89
Caroline Heu Boidin +32 2 233 38 77
Liesbeth Timmermans +32 2 233 38 86
Patricia Fernández +32 2 233 38 86
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


"Of course, everyone chooses, as a natural priority,
to actively find, quickly share, and positively act upon
the facts about healthy and safe food, drink, and
environment."

Rich Murray, MA Room For All
505-501-2298 1943 Otowi Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/messages
group with 77 members, 1,451 posts in a public, searchable archive
http://RMForAll.blogspot.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1443
Safe Food Campaign wants ban on aspartame in schools in New Zealand:
Murray 2007.06.21

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1442
Wellington, NZ lady, 25, free by 24 hours of severe muscle cramps (5
months) after quitting 4-8 packs daily aspartame chewing gum (past few
years): Murray 2007.06.20

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1441
Lifetime exposure to low doses of aspartame beginning during prenatal
life increases cancer effects in rats, Morando Soffritti et al,
European Ramazzini Foundation, USA EPA Environmental Health
Perspectives 2007.06.13 free full text 24 pages: Murray 2007.06.16

www.ehponline.org/members/2007/10271/10271.pdf free full text 24
pages

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1437
stevia to be approved and cyclamates limited by Food Standards
Australia New Zealand: JMC Geuns critiques of two recent stevia
studies by Nunes: Murray 2007.05.29

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1427
more from The Independent, UK, Martin Hickman, re ASDA
(unit of Wal-Mart Stores) and Marks & Spencer ban of aspartame,
MSG, artificial chemical additives and dyes to prevent ADHD in kids:
Murray 2007.05.16
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/hea...cle2548747.ece

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1426
ASDA (unit of Wal-Mart Stores WMT.N) and Marks & Spencer
will join Tesco and also Sainsbury to ban and limit aspartame,
MSG, artificial flavors dyes preservatives additives, trans fats,
salt "nasties" to protect kids from ADHD: leading UK media:
Murray 2007.05.15

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1271
combining aspartame and quinoline yellow, or MSG and
brilliant blue, harms nerve cells, eminent C. Vyvyan
Howard et al, 2005 education.guardian.co.uk,
Felicity Lawrence: Murray 2005.12.21

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1277
50% UK baby food is now organic -- aspartame or MSG
with food dyes harm nerve cells, CV Howard 3 year study
funded by Lizzy Vann, CEO, Organix Brands,
Children's Food Advisory Service: Murray 2006.01.13

formaldehyde as a potent unexamined cofactor in cancer research --
sources include methanol, dark wines and liquors, aspartame, wood and
tobacco smoke: IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks
to Humans implicate formaldehyde in #88 and alcohol drinks in #96:
some related abstracts: Murray 2007.05.15
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1417

aspartame (methanol, formaldehyde) toxicity research summary:
Rich Murray 2007.06.16
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1404

One liter aspartame diet soda, about 3 12-oz cans,
gives 61.5 mg methanol,
so if 30% is turned into formaldehyde, the formaldehyde
dose of 18.5 mg is 37 times the recent EPA limit of
0.5 mg per liter daily drinking water for a 10-kg child:
http://www.epa.gov/teach/chem_summ/F...de_summary.pdf
2007.01.05 [ does not discuss formaldehyde from methanol
or aspartame ]
http://www.epa.gov/teach/teachsurvey.html comments


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1340
aspartame groups and books: updated research review of
2004.07.16: Murray 2006.05.11

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1395
Aspartame Controversy, in Wikipedia democratic
encyclopedia, 72 references (including AspartameNM # 864
and 1173 by Murray), brief fair summary of much more
research: Murray 2007.01.01

Dark wines and liquors, as well as aspartame, provide
similar levels of methanol, above 120 mg daily, for
long-term heavy users, 2 L daily, about 6 cans.

Within hours, methanol is inevitably largely turned into
formaldehyde, and thence largely into formic acid -- the
major causes of the dreaded symptoms of "next morning"
hangover.

Fully 11% of aspartame is methanol -- 1,120 mg aspartame
in 2 L diet soda, almost six 12-oz cans, gives 123 mg
methanol (wood alcohol). If 30% of the methanol is turned
into formaldehyde, the amount of formaldehyde, 37 mg,
is 18.5 times the USA EPA limit for daily formaldehyde in
drinking water, 2.0 mg in 2 L average daily drinking water.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1286
methanol products (formaldehyde and formic acid) are main
cause of alcohol hangover symptoms [same as from similar
amounts of methanol, the 11% part of aspartame]:
YS Woo et al, 2005 Dec: Murray 2006.01.20

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1143
methanol (formaldehyde, formic acid) disposition:
Bouchard M et al, full plain text, 2001: substantial
sources are degradation of fruit pectins, liquors,
aspartame, smoke: Murray 2005.04.02

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1447
second study by expert Greek team of neurotoxicity in infant rats by
aspartame (or its parts, methanol, phenylalanine, aspartic acid), KH
Schulpis et al, Toxicology 2007.05.18: Murray 2007.07.04

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1444
expert Greek group finds aspartame (or its parts, methanol,
phenylalanine, aspartic acid) harm infant rat brain enzyme activity,
KH Schulpis et al, Pharmacol. Res. 2007.05.13: Murray 2007.06.23

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1448
Sweet Misery -- A Poisoned World, free full 90 minute video on
aspartame toxicity, Cori Brackett, Sound and Fury Productions Inc.,
video.google.com: Murray 2007.07.04

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1450
Is aspartame really safer in reducing the risk of hypoglycemia during
exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes? Ferland A, Brassard P,
Poirier P, Universite Laval, Quebec, Diabetes Care 2007 July: Murray
2007.07.06
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Goverment should do more, gradually phase out harmful chemicals in
processed food. Don't punish, rather award with benefits, such as tax
cut, subsidies.

On Jul 13, 2:19 pm, Rich Murray wrote:
Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose) and coloring agents will
be banned from use in newly-born and baby foods, the European
Parliament decided: Latvia ban in schools 2006: Murray 2007.07.12http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1451

" In 2006, Latvia became the first EU country to completely ban the
sale of junk foods in schools and nurseries.
The ban includes the sale of food and drinks containing artificial
colouring agents, sweeteners, preservatives, amino-acids, and caffeine
is forbidden in all Latvian state schools and kindergardens. "

http://english.hotnews.ro/European-P...additives-use-...

HotNews.ro Jul 11, 2007

Regional/Europe Romania

European Parliament toughens additives use laws and ban mercury

Artificial sweeteners and coloring agents will be banned from use in
newly-born and baby foods, the European Parliament decided on
Wednesday.

MAPs also decided that additives may be used only in such a manner as
not to create a false impression on the freshness of the product.

Artificial flavors can be used only if the desired effect can't be
achieved using spices.

Also on Wednesday, MEPs decided to ban the sale of mercury-based
measuring instruments, mainly thermometers, manometers and barometers.

Second-hand instruments can still be bought and sold, the ban
referring only to newly produced instruments.

The measure came as a result of growing concern on the effects of the
mercury on people and environment.

www.epha.org/a/2554

European Public Health Alliance -- 39-41 rue d´Arlon, B1000 Brussels,
Belgium
phone: +32 2 230 3056 -- fax: +32 2 233 3880 -- email

Home page *Food and Agriculture

Junk food: Evolution of the legislation in European countries

More and more countries in Europe are adopting legislation on the
availability or advertising of unhealthy food.
This article will be updated regularly on the progress of European
countries on the matter.
If you believe there have been new developments,
do not hesitate communicating it to Silvia Marcos Simon.


France

In 2005, vending machines selling soft drinks and chocolate bars were
banned from schools in France.

Since the beginning of March 2007, advertisements for unhealthy food
and beverages in France must carry health messages.
Advertisers who ignore the new legislation and do not run the message,
will have to pay a fine of 1.5 percent of the cost of the
advertisement.

This applies to newspapers, television, radio, magasine and online
advertisements.
However, some health and consumer organisations believe that this will
not be particularly effective and consumers will ignore the messages.

Ireland

Last year, Ireland imposed a ban on TV adverts for sweets and fast
food, as well as prohibiting the use of celebrities and sports stars
to promote junk food to children.

Latvia

In 2006, Latvia became the first EU country to completely ban the sale
of junk foods in schools and nurseries.
The ban includes the sale of food and drinks containing artificial
colouring agents, sweeteners, preservatives, amino-acids, and caffeine
is forbidden in all Latvian state schools and kindergardens.

As part of the program, the ministry will also promote healthy foods
such as milk, juice and fruits.

Sweden, Norway

25 years ago Sweden, the only EU member with a total ban on
advertising for children, banned the advertising of junk food aimed at
children under 12.
Norway has a similar regime.

United Kingdom

School measures

In 2005, vending maching selling soft drinks, crisps and chocolate
bars were band from schools in the UK.
A year later, confectionery, crisps and fizzy drinks were banned from
being included in school lunches.
The standards established we

* No confectionery should be sold in schools

* No bagged savoury snacks other than nuts and seeds -- and these must
be without added sugar or salt

* A variety of fresh fruit and vegetables should be available

* All children should have access to free, fresh, chilled water at all
times, and this should not be in the toilet block.

* The only other drinks available should be bottled water, low fat
milk, pure fruit juices, yoghurt and milk drinks with less than 5%
sugar, or drinks made from these such as smoothies, tea or coffee.
Artificial sweeteners will be allowed but only in these types of
drinks.

Media measures

From April 2007, "junk food" adverts will not be allowed during or close to programmes that target children, or those with a higher than normal proportion of viewers aged between 4-9.
From January 2008, this will be extended to cover programmes that target children up to 15.

The UK is also planning to ban junk food companies from advertising in
magazines aimed at the under-16s.

On the 3rd May 2007, ten UK organisations sent a letter to the UK
Government urging it to step in to protect children from irresponsible
food marketing tricks

About EPHA
Find more about EPHA Secretariat and EPHA Members.
EPHA's Organisational Structures

The Annual General Assembly (AGA)
The European Public Health Alliance is an international not-for-profit
association registered in Belgium (identification number: 5567/94,
Annex to Moniteur Belge).
According to the statutes, the Annual General Assembly convenes the
membership once a year to discuss the broad policy of the
organisation.
The AGA elects an Executive Committee to oversee the work of the
organisation.
Consultation meetings and seminars are also organised with member
(...)
EPHA's Business Plan 2006 - 2010

Please find below EPHA's business plan for the period 2006 - 2010
This document is EPHA's plan for action over the period 2006 - 2010.
It sets out the organization's aims, objectives, policy, strategy and
implementation in a form which seeks above all to communicate its
purpose and direction.
EPHA is a unique organisation; through its experience, contacts and
connections it can inform on the constantly evolving political
environment of health in Europe.
Through its policy and actions it (...)
EPHA's Annual Reports

Please find below EPHA's latest annual report as approved by the
General Assembly in June 2006.
EPHA's Annual Report 2005
Highlights of 2005 include:
The Health and Consumer Intergroup is set up
An International Conference on Children takes place
A workshop on the right to health and the right to access to health
care is organised with social NGOs
Six briefings on relevant EU policy issues are prepared
Several capacity building seminars in new Member States take place
Publications: (...)
EPHA'a Annual Accounts for 2006

EPHA receives funding from the European Commission, from membership
fees and from other sources.

The 'who, what and why' of EPHA

Who are we?
The European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) represents over 100 non-
governmental and other not-for-profit organisations working in support
of health in Europe.
35 EPHA members are pan-European or international networks.

What is our objective?
EPHA aims to promote and protect the health interests of all people
living in Europe and to strengthen the dialogue between the EU
institutions, citizens and NGOs in support of healthy public policies.

What do we do?
monitoring the policy (...)
Secretariat Contact Details

For general enquiries please call +32 2 230 30 56 or email
.
EPHA fax number is +32 2 233 38 80.
How to reach the Secretariat in Brussels

Lara Garrido-Herrero +32 2 233 38 88
Murielle Chiltz +32 2 233 38 87
Frazer Goodwin +32 2 233 38 73
Caroline Bollars +32 2 233 38 89
Caroline Heu Boidin +32 2 233 38 77
Liesbeth Timmermans +32 2 233 38 86
Patricia Fernández +32 2 233 38 86
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

"Of course, everyone chooses, as a natural priority,
to actively find, quickly share, and positively act upon
the facts about healthy and safe food, drink, and
environment."

Rich Murray, MA Room For All
505-501-2298 1943 Otowi Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/messages
group with 77 members, 1,451 posts in a public, searchable archivehttp://RMForAll.blogspot.com

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1443
Safe Food Campaign wants ban on aspartame in schools in New Zealand:
Murray 2007.06.21

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1442
Wellington, NZ lady, 25, free by 24 hours of severe muscle cramps (5
months) after quitting 4-8 packs daily aspartame chewing gum (past few
years): Murray 2007.06.20

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1441
Lifetime exposure to low doses of aspartame beginning during prenatal
life increases cancer effects in rats, Morando Soffritti et al,
European Ramazzini Foundation, USA EPA Environmental Health
Perspectives 2007.06.13 free full text 24 pages: Murray 2007.06.16

www.ehponline.org/members/2007/10271/10271.pdf free full text 24
pages

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1437
stevia to be approved and cyclamates limited by Food Standards
Australia New Zealand: JMC Geuns critiques of two recent stevia
studies by Nunes: Murray 2007.05.29

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1427
more from The Independent, UK, Martin Hickman, re ASDA
(unit of Wal-Mart Stores) and Marks & Spencer ban of aspartame,
MSG, artificial chemical additives and dyes to prevent ADHD in kids:
Murray 2007.05.16http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article2548747.ece

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1426
ASDA (unit of Wal-Mart Stores WMT.N) and Marks & Spencer
will join Tesco and also Sainsbury to ban and limit aspartame,
MSG, artificial flavors dyes preservatives additives, trans fats,
salt "nasties" to protect kids from ADHD: leading UK media:
Murray 2007.05.15

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1271
combining aspartame and quinoline yellow, or MSG and
brilliant blue, harms nerve cells, eminent C. Vyvyan
Howard et al, 2005 education.guardian.co.uk,
Felicity Lawrence: Murray 2005.12.21

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1277
50% UK baby food is now organic -- aspartame or MSG
with food dyes harm nerve cells, CV Howard 3 year study
funded by Lizzy Vann, CEO, Organix Brands,
Children's Food Advisory Service: Murray 2006.01.13

formaldehyde as a potent unexamined cofactor in cancer research --
sources include methanol, dark wines and liquors, aspartame, wood and
tobacco smoke: IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks
to Humans implicate formaldehyde in #88 and alcohol drinks in #96:
some related abstracts: Murray 2007.05.15http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1417

aspartame (methanol, formaldehyde) toxicity research summary:
Rich Murray 2007.06.16http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1404

One liter aspartame diet soda, about 3 12-oz cans,
gives 61.5 mg methanol,
so if 30% is turned into formaldehyde, the formaldehyde
dose of 18.5 mg is 37 times the recent EPA limit of
0.5 mg per liter daily drinking water for a 10-kg child:http://www.epa.gov/teach/chem_summ/F...de_summary.pdf
2007.01.05 [ does not discuss formaldehyde from methanol
or aspartame ]http://www.epa.gov/teach/teachsurvey.htmlcomments


http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1340
aspartame groups and books: updated research review of
2004.07.16: Murray 2006.05.11

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1395
Aspartame Controversy, in Wikipedia democratic
encyclopedia, 72 references (including AspartameNM # 864
and 1173 by Murray), brief fair summary of much more
research: Murray 2007.01.01

Dark wines and liquors, as well as aspartame, provide
similar levels of methanol, above 120 mg daily, for
long-term heavy users, 2 L daily, about 6 cans.

Within hours, methanol is inevitably largely turned into
formaldehyde, and thence largely into formic acid -- the
major causes of the dreaded symptoms of "next morning"
hangover.

Fully 11% of aspartame is methanol -- 1,120 mg aspartame
in 2 L diet soda, almost six 12-oz cans, gives 123 mg
methanol (wood alcohol). If 30% of the methanol is turned
into formaldehyde, the amount of formaldehyde, 37 mg,
is 18.5 times the USA EPA limit for daily formaldehyde in
drinking water, 2.0 mg in 2 L average daily drinking water.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1286
methanol products (formaldehyde and formic acid) are main
cause of alcohol hangover symptoms [same as from similar
amounts of methanol, the 11% part of aspartame]:
YS Woo et al, 2005 Dec: Murray 2006.01.20

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNM/message/1143
methanol (formaldehyde, formic acid) disposition:
Bouchard M et al, full plain text, 2001: substantial
sources are degradation of fruit pectins, liquors,
aspartame, smoke: Murray 2005.04.02

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1447
second study by expert Greek team of neurotoxicity in infant rats by
aspartame (or its parts, methanol, phenylalanine, aspartic acid), KH
Schulpis et al, Toxicology 2007.05.18: Murray 2007.07.04

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1444
expert Greek group finds aspartame (or its parts, methanol,
phenylalanine, aspartic acid) harm infant rat brain enzyme activity,
KH Schulpis et al, Pharmacol. Res. 2007.05.13: Murray 2007.06.23

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1448
Sweet Misery -- A Poisoned World, free full 90 minute video on
aspartame toxicity, Cori Brackett, Sound and Fury Productions Inc.,
video.google.com: Murray 2007.07.04

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aspartameNMmessage/1450
Is aspartame really safer in reducing the risk of hypoglycemia during
exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes? Ferland A, Brassard P,
Poirier P, Universite Laval, Quebec, Diabetes Care 2007 July: Murray
2007.07.06
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////