In a Letter to the American Journal of Public Health, ILSI responded to these allegations by saying that there is "little question that the tobacco industry has engaged in a variety of tactics to thwart public health efforts… As a scientific organization, ILSI deplores these tactics and is strongly against any attempts to twist and manipulate science." As of 2019, ILSI entities are prohibited from accepting as members or accepting funds from tobacco companies.
In response to accusations of hindering public health efforts, ILSI stated that the tobacco industry has used various tactics to obstruct these initiatives. As a scientific organization, ILSI condemns such actions and opposes any attempts to manipulate science.  As of 2019, ILSI entities are prohibited from accepting funding or membership from tobacco companies.