Do ACSHs funders influence its policies?
No. In fact, ACSH has often spoken out in ways that could jeopardize its support from particular funders. For example, ACSH’s warnings about cigarette smoking resulted in the loss of substantial contributions from food manufacturers that had been acquired by tobacco companies. A metal pipe manufacturer withdrew its support after ACSH defended the safety of the proper use of plastic pipes. Fortunately, however, these incidents are exceptions to the rule. The great majority of ACSH’s supporters accept and endorse its “no strings attached” funding policy and respect its commitment to positions that reflect valid, up-to-date scientific evidence.
