McDonalds

American Council on Science and Health is a corporate front group

Print Email Share Tweet LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telegram

The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) describes itself as a “pro-science consumer advocacy organization” and media outlets often quote the group as an independent science source; however, documents described in this fact sheet establish that ACSH is corporate front group that solicits money from tobacco, chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical companies and trade groups in American Council on Science and Health is a corporate front group

IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

Print Email Share Tweet LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telegram

The International Food Information Council (IFIC), a trade group funded by large food and pesticide companies, misleads the public about diet and health, according to documents obtained by U.S. Right to Know. IFIC is widely cited in the media as a source on issues related to food and health. IFIC and its nonprofit foundation spend IFIC explainer: How Big Food defends ultra-processed foods, pesticides, artificial sweeteners

American Beverage Association — key facts

Print Email Share Tweet LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Telegram

Summary * TheAmerican Beverage Association is a trade group for the soda, soft drink and junk food industries *ABA was previously called the National Soft Drink Association *Some U.S. soft drinks contained BVO, a flame retardant; ABA says “so is water!” *While ABA defends use of a flame retardant in soda, Coke and Pepsi announced American Beverage Association — key facts