Nestle Waters Under Fire for Illegal Pesticide Treatments in Mineral Water
Published: August 9, 2024, 6:06 PM
<p class="article
paragraph “>Following information from French Radio and Monde, the European Commission conducted an inspection in March and identified serious shortcomings in Nestlé Waters’ management system. The report, released ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, raises concerns about the effectiveness of French controls. <p class="articleparagraph ”>Specifically, the audit criticized the lack of transparency and cooperation between government agencies, as well as the insufficient experience of inspectors. The report also questioned the French response to the 2021 revelation of illegal pesticide treatments. Despite recommendations from the European Commission, no measures were taken to recall contaminated bottles, impose fines, or penalize non-compliant producers.
<h2 class="articlesub-title”>”Critical Errors”
<p class="articleparagraph “>The Brussels audit also identified significant deficiencies in the implementation of Nestlé Waters’ management system. Critics highlighted the outdated nature of official controls, inadequate cooperation between local and national authorities, and a lack of experience among inspectors.
<p class="articleparagraph “>Furthermore, the report estimated that the illegal pesticide treatments identified by the DGCCRF could have cost Nestlé Waters over €3 billion in lost revenue over the past fifteen years. This raises serious questions about the company’s labeling practices and its commitment to transparency and consumer safety.
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