“Never compromise on the nutritional quality of our products,” says Nestlé India.

New Delhi [India], In the wake of recent allegations of presence of added sugars in infant cereal products, Nestlé India has issued a statement defending the nutritional quality and safety of its products while responding to allegations made by Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organization. Has been released. Nestle India spokesperson emphasized the company's unwavering dedication to providing high-quality nutrition to consumers, especially infants and young children. Responding to ANI's queries, Nestle India spokesperson said, "We would like to assure you that our infant cereal products are manufactured to ensure safety." Proper delivery of nutritional requirements like proteins, carbohydrates vitamins, minerals, iron etc. for childhood. We cannot and will never compromise the nutritional quality of our products.We continuously leverage our extensive global research and development network to enhance this Nestlé India has refuted allegations of non-compliance with WH guidelines, assuring its commitment to provide the best nutrition to consumers. The company claims that it adheres to Codex standards and local specifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. “Compliance with respect to all nutrients including added sugars is an essential feature of Nestlé India and we will never compromise with it. We also ensure that our products manufactured in India meet the Codex standards (a commission established by WHO and FAO) and Fully and strictly comply with local specifications (as required) related to all nutrient requirements including added sugars”, Nestle India spokesperson said. It further said, “Reduction in added sugars is a priority for Nestlé India.Over the past 5 years, we have already reduced added sugars by up to 30 percent depending on the type. We regularly review our portfolio and continue to innovate and improve our products to reduce the levels of added sugars, without compromising on nutrition, quality, safety and taste. The controversy stems from a report by Public Eye alleging that Nestlé's baby food product Cerelac contains an average of about 3 grams of sugar, despite strict guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO bans added sugar in such products). This has been revealed despite the guidelines. Concerns grew among health experts and regulatory authorities, prompting an investigation by India's food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, Public Eye's report suggests inconsistency between Nestlé's practices in different countries. The company has been accused of favoring high-income countries by offering baby food products with no added sugar, while products in low- and middle-income countries contain significant amounts of added sugar, e.g. Cerelac wheat-based cereal for babies aged six months is sold in India. Germany and the United Kingdom reportedly contain no added sugar, while similar products in countries such as Ethiopia and Thailand contain more than 5 grams of sugar per serving.The investigation has raised concerns about potential health effects, particularly given increased sugar consumption in areas where there is obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Rates are already high Nestlé spokesperson said, “Nestlé India is committed to providing the best nutrition to our consumers, which we have been doing for over 100 years and maintain the highest standards of nutrition, quality and safety in our products. Will always maintain."