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HC sets aside FSSAI order on Maggi ban ; seeks fresh tests from 3 labs
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Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
August 27 , 2015
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Bombay High Court, on Thursday, set aside the FSSAI order banning Maggi
noodles, citing principles of natural justice were not followed.
According
to a division bench of Bombay High Court, apart from not following
principles of natural justice, the procedure of issuing a showcause
notice was also not adhered to while clamping the ban.
The High Court also said that the samples were not tested at accredited laboratories raising doubts on the results.
However,
the court has directed Nestlé India to send five samples of each
variant of Maggi for fresh testing to three labs in Punjab, Hyderabad
and Jaipur in the next six weeks. If Lead content is found below
permissible limit by the three labs, Nestle will be allowed to
manufacture Maggi noodles in India, the Bombay HC said.
Meanwhile,
hailing the verdict, Nestlé India released a statement that reads, “The
trust of our consumers and safety of our products are our outmost
priorities across all the markets in which we operate.”
It
adds,“Nestlé India respects the decision made on 13th August by the
Bombay High Court to revoke the ban order passed by Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and FDA, Maharashtra, on Maggi
noodles and will comply with the order to undertake fresh tests.Nestlé
India remains committed to working with the FSSAI, FDA Maharashtra and
other stakeholders.It is Nestlé India’s endeavour to get Maggi noodles
back on the shelves as soon as possible for the benefit of our
consumers. We await copy of the judgment.”
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