Nestle dips 5% as FSSAI trashes all-clear reports to Maggi
Shares of Nestle India plunged over 5 percent Thursday after the food safety watchdog FSSAI said it has not given any clean chit to the company's banned Maggi noodles, while rubbishing all-clear reports from two of its empanelled labs citing lapses in tests.
Aug 06, 2015, 18:04 PM IST
Maggi will return to retail shelves soon: Paswan
Despite the stand taken by the food safety watchdog, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday said he was hopeful that Nestle`s Maggi will be back on the shelves soon, drawing comfort from favourable test reports for the top instant noodles brand from some accredited laboratories.
Aug 06, 2015, 17:13 PM IST
No clean chit given to Nestle on banned Maggi noodles: FSSAI
Food safety watchdog FSSAI Wednesday said it has not given any clean chit to Nestle's banned Maggi noodles as it rubbished all-clear reports from two of its own empanelled labs, saying there were lapses in the tests.
Aug 05, 2015, 19:52 PM IST
Nestle shares end 8% higher after FSSAI lab finds Maggi safe
Shares of Nestle India ended the day with nearly 8 percent gains as the FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) found Maggi noodles in compliance with the country's food safety standards.
Aug 05, 2015, 19:37 PM IST
Gujarat extends ban on Maggi noodles for one month
Gujarat Food and Drug Control Authority has extended the ban on Maggi noodles for third time in a row for a month as its manufacturer Nestle did not furnish any safety data for the product.
Aug 05, 2015, 14:35 PM IST
Govt lab finds Maggi noodles safe: Will it be back in stores?
In a major boost to Nestle India, FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) has found Maggi noodles to be in compliance with the country's food safety standards.
Aug 04, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
Maggi ban will not result in job cuts: Nestle India
The ongoing ban on Maggi instant noodles will not result in job cuts, Nestle India's newly appointed Managing Director Suresh Narayanan has said while seeking to bring back 'pride and self confidence' among the company's 7,200-odd employees.
Aug 03, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
Maggi ban: High court to pass final order on Nestle petition today
The Bombay High Court on Monday will give its verdict on a petition filed by Nestle India against orders of Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra banning Maggi as it contained lead beyond permissible limit.
Aug 03, 2015, 00:05 AM IST
Nestle India to introduce new products under Maggi brand
Nestle India's newly appointed Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan, said at a media briefing that bringing Maggi back to the market was at the top on his five-point agenda.
Aug 02, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
HC reserves order till August 3 on Nestle plea against Maggi ban
The Bombay High Court on Friday reserved its order till August 3 on a petition filed by Nestle India against orders of Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Food and Drugs Administration of Maharashtra banning Maggi as it contained lead beyond permissible limit.
Jul 31, 2015, 18:34 PM IST
Amid Maggi controversy, Nestle appoints new India head
Battling a controversy over lead content in its popular Maggi noodles, Swiss food group Nestle Friday replaced its India head Etienne Benet with an Indian, Suresh Narayanan.
Jul 24, 2015, 23:00 PM IST
Nestle India violated laws, FSSAI tells HC
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Friday alleged in the Bombay High Court that Nestle India had violated laws in the country by producing Maggi with lead content more than permissible limits.
Jul 24, 2015, 20:33 PM IST
FSSAI justifies Maggi ban; says would give hearing to Nestle
Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Thursday justified the ban on Maggi noodles before the Bombay High Court, saying that the popular instant snack contained lead beyond permissible limit.
Jul 23, 2015, 21:46 PM IST
Maggi row: Govt has nothing against Nestle, says Paswan
Weeks after regulatory action forced Nestle to pull out popular snack Maggi, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan Tuesday said the government has nothing against the Swiss food maker and was only probing the complaint.
Jul 21, 2015, 22:07 PM IST
Maggi row: High lead content in 1 batch can't justify blanket ban, says Nestle
If a particular batch was substandard, it could have been banned but stopping the entire production was not justified, argued Nestle's lawyer, senior advocate Iqbal Chhagla.
Jul 17, 2015, 19:11 PM IST
A month into Maggi fiasco, instant noodles sales crash 90%
Instant noodles sales in India have crashed by over 90 per cent to just about Rs 30 crore from Rs 350 crore a month earlier.
Jul 06, 2015, 16:12 PM IST
Nestle boss Paul Bulcke trying to restore firm's image after India ban
Nestle chief Paul Bulcke says he has drawn the lessons from India's shock ban on its Maggi instant noodles over a health scare and is now trying to salvage the image of the world's top food company.
Jun 24, 2015, 16:58 PM IST
Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India
Australia has temporarily suspended import of Maggi noodles from India as the popular instant snack has come under mounting scrutiny over food safety concerns.
Jun 15, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
Nestle's recovery from Maggi ban will be long haul: Analysts
Recovery may be a long haul for Nestle India with its flagship product Maggi noodles having been banned by food regulator FSSAI over safety concerns, according to analysts.
Jun 08, 2015, 22:38 PM IST
