Overview

• Reports from Le Monde and Radio France allege that Nestlé used illegal filtration methods for its bottled water, raising health and safety concerns.
• Government officials reportedly ignored multiple warnings and recommendations from health agencies to suspend Nestlé's operations in France.
• Documents suggest extensive lobbying by Nestlé, including meetings with top government officials, to secure regulatory exemptions.
• A 2023 report by the health directorate highlighted microbiological risks in Nestlé's water due to non-compliant filtration methods.
• The Élysée and Matignon deny direct involvement, while Nestlé faces a judicial investigation for consumer deception initiated in late 2024.