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.