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

France Senate report alleges coverup of Nestlé illegal water treatment

A report from the Senate of France released on Monday alleges that the French cabinet covered up the use of illegal mineral water treatment methods for mineral water by Nestlé, misleading the public. EU law imposes strict limits on the water treatment methods that can be used for water products that are marketed as mineral water. The Senate report alleges that Nestlé uses activated carbon filters and ultraviolet treatments in its Vittel, Hépar, …

The report of the investigative committee that was conducted reveals that the Elysee had knowledge of the offending practice as early as 2022.

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

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle, including the world-famous Perrier brand, a Senate inquiry commission said Monday. Its report focused on Nestle's years of use of treatments to avoid bacterial or chemical contamination of…

French government hid Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water

Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action.

Macron humiliated as French government embroiled in massive £2.5bn scandal

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.