International Life Sciences Institute

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Washington, DC, United States that publishes peer-reviewed studies on nutrition and food safety. It was founded in 1978 by Alex Malaspina, a former Coca-Cola executive (who was affiliated with ILSI until 2001), and it is partially financed by its 300+ members, which includes food and chemical corporations such as BASF, McDonald's, Syngenta and Pepsi. In 2020, the organization's revenue was US$10.1 million.

International Life Sciences Institute
NicknameILSI
Formation7 July 1978 (1978-07-07)
Headquarters740 15th Street, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
United States
Coordinates38°53′59.7″N 77°2′2.1″W
Websiteilsi.org

In 2021 ILSI North America rebranded as the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS).

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