The Paris workplaces of meals and beverage large, Nestlé, have been searched by French Authorities this week, as a part of an investigation into Nestlé Waters.
The investigation follows allegations by non-profit organisation, Foodwatch, that Nestlé Waters’ used unlawful filtration programs for its water, to masks contamination by micro organism and pesticides.
Based on Radio France, the 2 investigating judges ordered the search to assemble additional proof. Investigators have reportedly seized giant volumes of information that may now be analysed as a part of the felony proceedings. The search was carried out on Wednesday by the DGCCRF’s Nationwide Investigation Service (SNE) and the environmental and public well being unit OCLAESP.
“The search at Nestlé exhibits that our allegations are being taken significantly,” says Ingrid Kragl of Foodwatch France. “Nestlé Waters has been promoting illegally filtered bottled water whereas presenting it as ‘pure’ – in France and throughout world markets. This isn’t a minor infraction, however a deliberate fraud.”
Kragl went on to say that Foodwatch expects the French judiciary to, “set up the reality and guarantee accountability”.
A spokesperson for Nestlé responded to Thursday’s occasions saying, “we proceed to cooperate totally with the authorities as now we have all the time completed”.
This isn’t the primary time Nestlé Waters has confronted controversy.
In March 2024, the multinational got here below fireplace for processing strategies used within the manufacturing of two of its greatest water manufacturers, Perrier and Vittel. The corporate was accused of selling bottled tap water as mineral water.
And in April 2024, well being issues had been raised after sources for its pure mineral water manufacturers had been discovered to be contaminated with bacteria, pesticides, and PFAS.
Nestlé Waters produces Perrier and Contrex.
