Safefood backs WHO guidelines on non-sugar sweeteners' negative impact on weight loss 

Sugar substitutes can lead to a risk of type-2 diabetes.

Safefood has welcomed new guidelines from the World Health Organisation which show the use of non-sugar sweeteners has no benefit for losing weight.

The WHO has also said the sweeteners can potentially lead to increased risk of type-2 diabetes or heart conditions as well as increased mortality for adults.