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The
consumer affairs department filed a complaint against food
major Nestle India with the National Consumer Disputes Redressal
Commission (NCDRC) seeking damages of Rs 640 crore alleging that the
company sold unsafe and hazardous products - Maggi noodles - to millions
of consumers endangering their health. It has also alleged the company
indulged in misleading and deceptive advertisements and also resorted to
unfair trade practices to earn "unjust profits"
In This Pic : Nestle, Maggi
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In its
prayer, the department has said, "The punitive/ exemplary damages are
significant in the present case and are intended to reform and deter the
opponent and other food companies from engaging in conduct similar" to
that of Nestle so that the common public does not suffer and is not
helpless to protect its health and wellbeing. The complaint was vetted
by additional solicitor general Sanjay Jain.
In This Pic : Nestle, Maggi
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Alleging
that by its unfair trade practices as well as defective and hazardous
products it has caused injury to millions of consumers, the department
has sought "class action" against the company.
In This Pic : Nestle, Maggi
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In a
statement Nestle India said, "We are yet to receive official notice
about the complaint filed before the NCDRC. Our current knowledge on
this issue is only basis media reports. We shall be able to provide
substantive response after we receive the official papers. We thank you
for your understanding."
In This Pic : Nestle, Maggi
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Justifying
the steep damage claimed, the department has referred to studies to
show how the popular snack posed greater threat to children and pregnant
women due to high level of lead and MSG contents. It has referred to
advertisements by the company promoting the products stating "Health is
enjoyable" and with the concept of "taste bhi, health bhi" despite
containing lead.
In This Pic : Nestle, Maggi
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