An Inquiry Says France's Government Covered up Nestle's Illegal Treatment of Bottled Water

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French president Emmanuel Macron's government covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestlé, an inquiry has found.

The authors of an investigation report are making serious accusations against the state.

Paris, France. The French government “at the highest level” covered a scandal about the treatment of mineral water by the food giant Nestlé, including the iconic Perrier brand, according to a Senate investigation this Monday. In recent years, the Swiss conglomerate has been under pressure due to Perrier and other brands, as European Union rules strictly limit the permitted treatments for products marketed as natural mineral water.“In addition to…

The Nestlé Group is said to have illegally cleaned water in France and sold it as a "natural mineral water". A committee in parliament now accuses the government of cover-up, and regulations have apparently been secretly adapted.

An inquiry says France's government covered up Nestle's illegal treatment of bottled water

A French Senate inquiry commission says the government of President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle.

Inquiry says French government covered up Nestle's illegal treatment of bottled water

A French Senate inquiry commission says the government of President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle