BMJ flags major UK nutrition adviser conflicts involving Coca-Cola
A BMJ analysis finds nearly a third of UK nutrition advisers on SACN still hold significant food-industry ties, including Coca-Cola. It says six members have conflicts that SACN rules deem should prevent appointment, since the committee’s advice informs national policy and NHS guidance. The DHSC says advisers must avoid new conflicting interests and are excluded from relevant discussions, with updated rules to be met within two years.