UPDATE: ​As of March 12, 2025, the U.S. federal government has not enacted any bans on artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, or sucralose within the specified timeframe ending December 31, 2024.

Therefore, the outcome is "No."​ Thank you for participating in this market.

Resolution Criteria:

1. Ban Definition:

   • A ban is defined as the action by federal authorities prohibiting the sale, production, or use of one or more artificial sweeteners within the United States.

   • The ban must be enacted by the federal government. State-level bans do not qualify.

2. Artificial Sweeteners Definition:

   • Artificial sweeteners refer to synthetic sugar substitutes like aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose.

3. Time Frame:

   • The ban must be officially announced or implemented on or before December 31, 2024.

4. Verification:

   • Confirmation through reputable news outlets, government press releases, or official government legislation documents.

5. Outcome:

   • Yes: If the US federal government enacts a ban on one or more artificial sweeteners within the specified time frame.

   • No: If no ban is enacted by the US federal government within the specified time frame.