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 exceeded lead content, violated labelling rules: Govt
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.
Aug 11, 2015, 14:07 PM IST
Govt all set to file compliant against Nestle in NCDRC
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.
Aug 11, 2015, 09:42 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
Amway, Nestle among violators of manufacturing standards: Govt
Amway India and Nestle India are among food business operators who have been found to have violated the regulatory and manufacturing standards leading to recall of their products or withdrawal of NoCs, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday said.
Aug 07, 2015, 15:58 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
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
