As in all congresses of this type, there is no shortage of sponsors. [3]As a BMJ news report reports,[4] when the site of was made visible ECO2023, among the sponsors was Nestlé. First of all, the presence of the industry at congresses should be called by its name: marketing. The same brochure dedicated to the sponsors of ECO2023 clearly states this: “You can tailor your marketing strategy by purchasing individual sponsor products that fit your specific needs. According to them, committees of health congresses should:Be composed of individuals wholly independent of commercial interests and free from conflicts of interest.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 14, 2023 23:19 UTC