Center for Science in the Public Interest

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a prominent non-profit consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving nutrition, food safety, and public health. Founded in 1971, CSPI operates as an independent "food watchdog," advocating for evidence-based policies and providing science-backed information to the public. The organization is well-known for its role in securing mandatory nutrition labeling, campaigning against artificial trans fats, and publishing the widely circulated Nutrition Action Healthletter. CSPI does not develop therapeutic products or drugs; instead, it influences the regulatory environment for the food and beverage industries through litigation, lobbying, and public education. Its work focuses on reducing the prevalence of diet-related chronic diseases and ensuring a safer food supply.