Indian authorities forced us to burn 29,000 tonnes of Maggi: Nestle chairman

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 23:35

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.

Maggi row: Claims from Nestle India can go beyond Rs 640 cr, says Govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 22:29

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.

Maggi ban: Disappointed with govt's unprecedented step, says Nestle India

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 22:22

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'.

Govt damage claim from Nestle India can go beyond Rs 640 cr

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 15:43

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.

US health regulator says Maggi's lead content within acceptable levels

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 11:58

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.

FSSAI seizes 200 quintals of Maggi from Lucknow warehouse

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 19:53

The central drug officer seized 200 quintals from a company owned gowdown in Banthara area, Additional Food Commissioner (Administration) Ram Araj Maurya said.

Govt files case against Maggi seeking Rs 640 cr in damages

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 19:48

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.

Maggi ban: Govt drags Nestle India to court, seeks Rs 640 cr in damages

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 18:10

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.

Govt to seek Rs 426 crore damages from Nestle India over Maggi

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 14:28

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.

Maggi exceeded lead content, violated labelling rules: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 14:07

Nestle India was asked to recall Maggi noodles as its samples were found to be containing more than permissible limits of lead and were also violating the labelling requirement, Government on Tuesday said.

Govt all set to file compliant against Nestle in NCDRC

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 09:42

According to sources, the complaint is to be filed on the basis of unfair trade practices and misleading advertisements and the government may seek financial penalties among other actions.

Maggi samples fail test in Lucknow laboratory

Last Updated: Saturday, August 8, 2015, 11:18

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.