Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition Annual Report 2023

The role of Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) is to provide independent scientific advice on, and risk assessments of, nutrition and related health issues. It advises the 4 UK health departments and other government departments and agencies.

Members are appointed as independent scientific experts on the basis of their specific skills and knowledge. The committee also includes 2 lay members.

SACN is a committee of OHID within the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) supported in its work by a secretariat based in OHID.

The secretariat has scientific expertise that enables it to work closely with SACN members to draft risk assessments.

This is the 23rd annual report of the Committee which covers the year 2023.