Indian authorities forced us to burn 29,000 tonnes of Maggi: Nestle chairman
Indian authorities have forced Nestle to burn 29,000 tonnes worth of food after Maggi health scare, Chairman Peter Brabeck told a newspaper, dismissing the allegations as unfounded.
Aug 12, 2015, 23:35 PM IST
Maggi row: Claims from Nestle India can go beyond Rs 640 cr, says Govt
Government's claim from Nestle for selling "defective and hazardous" Maggi noodles may exceed Rs 640 crore as it is tabulating further damages to be sought, even as the company termed the class action suit as disappointing and an unprecedented step.
Aug 12, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
Maggi ban: Disappointed with govt's unprecedented step, says Nestle India
A day after the government filed a Rs 640-crore class action suit against Nestle India before consumer redressal forum NCDRC, the company Wednesday said it is disappointed with the 'unprecedented step'.
Aug 12, 2015, 22:22 PM IST
Govt damage claim from Nestle India can go beyond Rs 640 cr
The damage claim from first of its kind class action suit against Nestle India is likely to go beyond Rs 640 crore as the government is "tabulating further damages" for selling "defective and hazardous" Maggi noodles.
Aug 12, 2015, 15:43 PM IST
US health regulator says Maggi's lead content within acceptable levels
As a ban continues in India on Nestle's Maggi noodles, the US health regulator USFDA has said its tests have found the lead level in the popular instant food within acceptable levels for US consumers.
Aug 12, 2015, 11:58 AM IST
FSSAI seizes 200 quintals of Maggi from Lucknow warehouse
The central drug officer seized 200 quintals from a company owned gowdown in Banthara area, Additional Food Commissioner (Administration) Ram Araj Maurya said.
Aug 11, 2015, 19:53 PM IST
Govt files case against Maggi seeking Rs 640 cr in damages
The Consumer Affairs Ministry filed a complaint against Nestle India before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) using a provision for the first time in the nearly three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act.
Aug 11, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Maggi ban: Govt drags Nestle India to court, seeks Rs 640 cr in damages
The government on Tuesday filed a complaint against Nestle India over Maggi before the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) seeking damages worth Rs 640 crore.
Aug 11, 2015, 18:10 PM IST
Govt to seek Rs 426 crore damages from Nestle India over Maggi
The government will seek Rs 426 crore as damages from the Indian unit of Swiss giant Nestle for allegedly indulging in unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements related to Maggi, its banned noodles product.
Aug 11, 2015, 14:28 PM IST
Maggi samples fail test in Lucknow laboratory
Five more samples of instant snack Maggi have failed tests at a laboratory here as they contained lead content beyond the permissible limit, an official said.
Aug 08, 2015, 11:18 AM IST
Nestle yet to respond to govt notice on Maggi: Minister
Nestle, the manufacturer of Maggi, is yet to respond to the government's notice issued long back asking why its products should not be withdrawn from the market, government told Lok Sabha today about the food item which continues to be off the shelf because of a ban.
Aug 07, 2015, 21:34 PM IST
Never said Maggi will return to retail shelves soon: Ram Vilas Paswan
Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Friday said he never remarked that Maggi noodles will soon return to retail shelves.
Aug 07, 2015, 19:15 PM IST
Maggi row: Maintain decorum, wait till facts come to light, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advised maintaining decorum on the Maggi row till all facts come to light, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said Thursday.
Aug 06, 2015, 20:30 PM IST
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
No clean chit to Nestle regarding safety of Maggi noodles: FSSAI
Just a day after the FSSAI-approved laboratory of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) said the Maggi noodles were safe, the food regulator on Wednesday took a u-turn saying it has not given any clean chit to Nestle about the safety of the noodles.
Aug 05, 2015, 18:32 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
