Academic scientists working in the field of nutrition and public health, wish to respond to the criticisms raised by the Italian government against Nutri-Score in its statement published on 16 May 2023 following the broadcast of the documentary on Nutri-Score in the program Report 'La guerra delle etichette' on the RAI3 television channel.

The Italian government considered the investigation by RAI3 journalists biased and unacceptable, whereas the authors, as scientists, found it thorough and objective. The present statement aims at refuting misleading arguments to restore scientific truth.