Nestlé Faces Legal Probe Over Illegal Mineral Water Treatments

A Paris court has launched an investigation into allegations that Nestlé used banned filtration methods to treat contaminated bottled water for over a decade.

Nestlé is under judicial investigation in France for 'deception' following allegations of illegal water treatment practices revealed by Le Monde and Radio France.
The case stems from a September 2024 complaint filed by the consumer advocacy group Foodwatch, accusing Nestlé of using banned techniques to purify contaminated water.
The prohibited methods, including microfiltration and UV filters, were reportedly used at Nestlé's Perrier plant in Vergèze and Vosges facilities supplying brands like Vittel and Contrex.
A December 2024 report from the Occitanie regional health agency indicates ongoing issues at the Perrier site, where production was partially halted, and millions of bottles were destroyed in April 2024.
Nestlé is also accused of attempting to block a Senate inquiry into industry practices by citing legal conflicts with the ongoing judicial proceedings.