Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will start investigating allegations of high sugar content in Nestlé’s infant cereals sold in India, following a report by Swiss investigative agency Public Eye, which specialises in corporate wrongdoing.
FSSAI will analyze the findings of Public Eye’s report, and present it before a scientific panel for further assessment, said people aware of the matter, seeking anonymity.
Earlier this week, Public Eye, in collaboration with the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), published the results of its investigation into various brands of infant milk and cereals sold by Nestlé across developing nations.
According to Public Eye, Cerelac baby products sold in India had high sugar content. “Almost all Cerelac infant cereals examined contain added sugar–nearly 4 gm per serving on average, equal to roughly a sugar cube– although they are targeted at babies from six months of age.
