CSPI Issues Justified?

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CSPI Issues Justified?

Since CSPI was founded in the year 1971 by Michael Jacobson and other two fellow scientists, the group has really brought changes in nutrition, health, alcohol policy and food safety. Despite the positive changes brought by Michael Jacobson, he has received widespread criticism for trying to change the restaurant industry. Some of the changes that CSPI is advocating for in the restaurant industry include the elimination of trans-fats from the restaurant and food labeling. CSPI has even gone ahead to eliminate trans-fat from the restaurant by asking the FDA to label all foods that contain cholesterol-raising trans-fats.

With regard to being a consumer advocacy organization, CSPI aims at reducing food contamination and food-borne illness. In order to effectively carry out its duty in food safety, the project has supported the establishment of a single agency by combining the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The group also advocates against alcohol. Through the “Alcohol policies project” the group discourages alcohol campaigns that is directed to the youthful drinkers. George hacker heads the project that aims at reducing alcohol problems.

In conclusion, there are some issues advocated by the CSPI that affects the restaurant industry, but so important to consumers health. Restaurants should change as instructed by the CSPI in order to protect consumers from bad health. CSPI issues are justified because the changes they advocate for are aimed to protect consumers from bad products. Restaurants should accept changes in order to promote good health to its customers.

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Barrow, C. and Powers, T. (2008). Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry. New Jersey: CSPI Issues Justified.