French Nestlé subsidiary settles €2M for illegal mineral water production, including €1.1M environmental restoration and €500K compensation.

Nestlé's French subsidiary, Nestlé Waters Supply Est, will pay €2 million ($2.2 million) to settle allegations of illegal mineral water production, concluding two investigations. The settlement includes a €1.1 million environmental restoration plan and €500,000 in compensation to various associations. While Nestlé denies any wrongdoing and asserts no public health harm occurred, critics argue the deal signals impunity for the company.

September 10, 2024
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