Founded in 1978, the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation that seeks to improve the well-being of the general public through the advancement of science. Its goal is to further the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment by bringing together scientists from academia, government, and industry. ILSI's work is guided by its Code of Ethics and Organizational Standards of Conduct.
Scientific Issues
ILSI will utilize its strategic alliances and global network to bring scientific solutions to important public health issues. ILSI has identified four key issues: Overweight/obesity;
Food biotechnology;
Functional foods;
Risk assessment
