International Life Sciences Institute Focal Point in China was established in 1993 based in the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC). ILSI Focal Point China has contributed more than 16 years of rich experience and activities, and made significant contributions to the promotion of cooperation and scientific information exchange between Chinese and global academic communities in the field of nutrition and food safety.
Government agencies, academia, international organizations, NGOs, and industries recognize the achievements of ILSI Focal Point in China in bridging the scientists and professionals among government, academia and industry through scientific information exchange. All the activities of the ILSI Focal Point in China are well targeted to the major country-specific public health issues and the emerging problems in nutrition and food safety in China. Importantly, follow-up program activities are conducted after the workshops and conferences in collaboration with the relevant organizations and institutions.
By sponsoring conferences, conducting research studies and establishing working groups, ILSI Focal Point in China collaborates with such organizations as the Ministry of Health, China; the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention; UNICEF China, the World Health Organization; ThinkTank Researfch Center for Health Development; Capital Pediatric Institute; Outlook Weekly; and a variety of local nutrition societies.
ILSI Focal Point in China also maintains an Chinese-language site, which may be viewed at www.ilsichina.org. Please note that this is not part of the of the main ILSI site, and you will be directed to a new web environment.