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.
ILSI responded to these accusations by stating that there is "little doubt" that the tobacco industry has employed various tactics to hinder public health initiatives… As a scientific organization, ILSI condemns these tactics and opposes any attempts to distort and manipulate science.  As of 2019, ILSI entities are prohibited from accepting members or funding from tobacco companies.