Table 2.
Declared interests of members of Canadian federal government advisory food committees
| Committee | Members with financial interest, no. (%) | Publicly available minutes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct* | Indirect† | Direct or indirect | ||
| Expert Advisory Committee on the Vigilance of Health Products | 3 (23) | 8(62) | 10 (77) | Yes |
| Food Guide Advisory Committee | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | No |
| Food Regulatory Advisory Committee‡ | 6 (32) | 11 (58) | 13 (68) | Yes |
| Infant Feeding Expert Advisory Group | 3 (38) | 0 | 3(38) | No |
| Natural Health Products Program Advisory Committee | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | No |
| Pediatric Expert Advisory Committee | 1 (7) | 6 (43) | 7 (50) | No |
| Sodium Working Group | 6 (35) | 5 (29) | 8 (47) | No |
Direct financial interests: current employment, investments in companies, partnerships, equity, royalties, joint ventures, trusts, real property, stocks, shares, or bonds with the regulated industry.
Indirect financial interests: (a) Within the past five years, payment from the regulated industry for work done or being done, including past employment, contracts, or consulting; or financial support including research support, personal education grants, contributions, fellowships, sponsorships, and honoraria. (b) Within the past five years, materials, discounted products, gifts, or other benefits, or attendance at meetings where all or part of the travel and accommodation costs were provided by the regulated industry. (c) Within the last three years, grants or other funding from the regulated industry to any of the organizations where the member is currently employed or participates in internal decision making.
Renamed Food Expert Advisory Committee.