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FSSAI panel investigates Nestlé over allegations of excess sugar in baby foods
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Nestlé came under the radar after a Public Eye investigation suggested that the company is adding sugar and honey to its infant milk and cereal products in various countries, including India.
A scientific panel of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is probing the allegation of the use of excess sugar in baby foods by Nestlé, sources have told CNBC-TV18. If the allegations against the FMGC company are proven right, appropriate action will be taken as per law.
On Thursday, April 18, the Department of Consumer Affairs wrote to FSSAI’s chief to probe allegations against Nestlé. The Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, in an official letter, requested FSSAI to initiate appropriate action into the practices of the company regarding the composition of Cerelac baby cereals sold in India.
Nestlé came under the radar after a Public Eye investigation suggested that the company is adding sugar and honey to its infant milk and cereal products in various countries, including India.
A notable finding of the investigation is the disparity in product formulations between affluent nations and developing regions. While Nestlé’s baby-food products in countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and Switzerland boast being sugar-free, counterparts in Asian, African, and Latin American countries contain significant levels of added sugar.
Nestlé India, however, has emphasised its commitment to using high-quality ingredients and reducing added sugars in its infant cereals portfolio. The company acknowledged efforts made over the past five years to reduce added sugars by up to 30% and pledged to continue innovating to strike a balance between nutritional quality and taste.
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