French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal
The mineral water fraud scandal does not end with the publication, on Monday, May 19, of the report by the French Sénat inquiry commission tasked with shedding light on this scandal, which was revealed by Le Monde and Radio France in January 2024.
Such treatments are prohibited under French and EU regulations.
France’s lucrative mineral water industry is under scrutiny after a report by the senate found the French government had covered up a scandal over illegal filtering treatments of premium brands.
PARIS — France will seek guidance from Brussels on the definition of mineral water following a high-level scandal involving Perrier-producer Nestlé Waters that reached all the way to the office of President Emmanuel Macron.
What is mineral water? France asks EU for guidance after Perrier scandal
What causes the contaminations that led Nestlé to filter its Perrier water?
Nestlé's fraud allegedly netted the industry giant over €500 million
Emmanuel Macron humiliated as French government embroiled in massive £2.5bn scandal
Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment
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