 The letter then cited many instances where ILSI is accused of influencing WHO's and Government's decisions in their favour.“We wonder what strategic direction ICMR-NIN, the premier research agency of India, is giving to the people of India when this survey’s findings projected in the media may potentially perpetuate more sugar consumption while pretending to be concerned about non- communicable diseases,” the letter by the alliance said.In a review of Michael Gough's 1986 publication, "", the "Los Angeles Times" said that "The Facts" had "minimal scientific merit" as the book is about "toxicology, teratology, carcinogenesis, epidemiology and medicine"—areas where Gough has no authority as his qualifications are in molecular biology.