FDF's response to the BMJ sugar series
12 February 2015
FDF's response to the BMJ sugar series
In response to the BMJ series on sugar, Barbara Gallani, Director of Regulation, Science & Health at the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of food and drink manufacturers in the UK, said: “We strongly believe that nutrition advice and public health policy should be based on the best available science and that government's scientific advisory committees should include the top experts in their field. The BMJ articles completely fail to recognise the robust systems in place to ensure the research is transparent is independently reviewed and that potential conflicts of interest are declared and addressed.
”In addition, some of the comments expressed in the articles on the work of the Responsibility Deal on Public Health fail to reflect the progress made in reducing calories, including those from sugars, in parallel with impressive industry initiatives to promote active lifestyles and provide clear on-pack information.
“The causes of obesity are hugely complex, including but not limited to diet, and there is a strong need to work collaboratively to deliver solutions rather than devising unjustified attacks on the professional integrity of the UK's leading science experts and research bodies.“
For further information:
FDF press office 020 7420 7118/31/40 pressoffice@fdf.org.uk
For FDF's policy positions and background on key issues, go to our Policy section.
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