International Life Sciences Institute
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Academic criticism of ILSI's scientific-integrity practices
A qualitative document analysis characterized ILSI's activities concerning scientific integrity as part of broader industry practices intended to influence public-health policy, research, and practice.
2020
Criticism of an India added-sugar survey
An ILSI-sponsored survey involving India's national nutrition research bodies drew criticism from the Alliance Against Conflict of Interest, which questioned whether the report's framing could serve sugary-food and beverage interests.
2015
ILSI Mexico policy-influence controversy
The institute suspended ILSI Mexico after determining that its sponsorship of a soft-drink-tax conference could be interpreted as commercial public-relations activity.
2001
Allegations concerning tobacco-industry funding
A British Medical Journal editorial reported that ILSI received tobacco-industry money between 1983 and 1998. ILSI denied seeking to weaken tobacco control and stated that it opposed manipulation of science.
1986
Criticism of the dioxin and Agent Orange publication
A book by ILSI employee Michael Gough on dioxin and Agent Orange was criticized for allegedly lacking sufficient authority in the relevant scientific fields and for potentially serving chemical-industry defense interests.