Lothar Aicher

Lothar Aicher is a chemist affiliated with the Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology, which collaborates with the universities of Basel, Geneva, and Lausanne. He specializes in the analysis of food additives, particularly synthetic food dyes, and addresses the public health concerns associated with their use. Aicher emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential risks of these substances while cautioning against excessive fear, suggesting that the focus should also be on more significant health factors such as alcohol and sugar consumption.