Taking cognizance of stories on Nestle selling baby products with higher sugar content in India, the Union Client Affairs Ministry has requested the Meals Security and Requirements Authority of India (FSSAI) to “provoke applicable motion” towards the corporate.
In a letter to the FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao on April 18, Client Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare stated, “As per the information stories, Public Eye, an investigation company based mostly in Switzerland has revealed a report highlighting regarding findings about Nestle’s manufacturing practices in India. In response to the report, Nestle Firm has been alleged so as to add 2.7g of sugar per serving to Nestle Cerelac child cereals offered in India whereas refraining from such practices in different nations comparable to Germany, Switzerland, France &UK.”
“It could be talked about that prime sugar in child merchandise raises critical issues concerning the potential implications for the well being and security of youngsters in our nation. The well being and well-being of our residents, particularly infants and younger youngsters, is of paramount significance, and any deviation from security requirements may result in critical well being issues,” Khare stated.
“In gentle of those stories, the Meals Security and Requirements Authority of India (FSSAI) is requested to provoke an appropriate action into the practices of Nestle Company concerning the composition of Nestle Cerelac child cereals offered in India. Your immediate consideration on this matter shall be extremely appreciated,” Khare stated.