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Perrier wins legal fight to retain natural mineral water branding

A French court has upheld Perrier’s right to call its drink natural mineral water, giving Nestlé Waters a clear win in a dispute over how the brand treats and markets its bottled water. The ruling blocks an effort by consumer group UFC-Que Choisir to halt sales and challenge the label…

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French report links Nestlé bottled waters to record microplastic contamination

French investigators have uncovered microplastic contamination in two of Nestlé’s top mineral water brands, sparking a renewed legal battle and fresh calls for tougher environmental regulation.

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Consumer group files complaint against French ministers over Nestlé scandal

The consumer association UFC-Que Choisir announced Tuesday that it has launched several legal actions in response to what it calls the Nestlé mineral water "scandal". It accuses the company of deceiving consumers and has condemned the lack of "action" on behalf of public authorities.

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Nestlé under fire as Perrier sales collapse amid water scandal

Nestlé is facing mounting pressure as Perrier water sales have taken a nosedive, while a high-profile environmental case against the Swiss company has been postponed amid growing public scrutiny.

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Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment

Report finds Nestlé used purification treatments that were unauthorised for natural mineral water

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Perrier could lose 'natural mineral water' label after contamination found

Perrier may lose its “natural mineral water” label after harmful bacteria was found in bottles at its main bottling site in southern France – which was not reported to health authorities until 10 days after it was discovered.

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Nestlé and Sources Alma face inquiry over methods used for French mineral water

A French magistrate has opened a fraud inquiry into mineral water giants Nestlé and Sources Alma over suspicions of illegal processing of water, it was revealed on Friday.

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Foreign firms taking billions of litres from UK aquifers to make bottled water

Coca-Cola extracts largest amount of freshwater of any drinks company in England, FoI request finds

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Nestlé and Alma face renewed legal action in France over water fraud

The French consumer rights group Foodwatch has filed two new complaints against Nestlé and Alma alleging unlawful practices in the purification of their bottled water. It's seeking to have the multinationals held accountable for decades of "fraudulent" actions.

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Nestlé Waters avoids trial with €2m fine for illegal water drilling in France

Swiss group Nestlé has agreed to pay a €2 million fine following a settlement over illegal water drilling and unauthorised treatments for its mineral waters, including Vittel and Contrex.

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Nestle faces mineral water problems in drought-hit France

Global food and beverage giant Nestle said Thursday that it would stop extracting from two mineral water wells in eastern France due to drought and increasingly unpredictable weather conditions.

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