Hépar

Nestlé Hépar is a natural mineral water brand. Nestlé Hépar is primarily sold in France.

Nestlé Hépar: 15 Years of Deception and Prohibited Treatment Methods

In early 2021, Nestlé admitted to using illegal disinfection methods on some of its mineral water brands, including Hépar, for the past 15 years. Investigations by French media revealed that Nestlé had employed prohibited ultraviolet treatments and carbon filtration on contaminated water during this period.

In Europe, the labels "Mineral" or "Spring" require water to undergo minimal processing. Consumer group Foodwatch argues that Nestlé has deceived consumers by not disclosing these filtration methods, effectively selling water that cannot be considered "natural" or "mineral."

Nestlé and Co. have deceived, ripped off and defrauded consumers. The companies illegally treated contaminated water and sold ordinary tap water as high-quality mineral water.

said Ingrid Kragl from foodwatch France.

Sources:

• Foodwatch New revelations in the mineral water scandal: Nestlé has apparently been using illegal filtering methods for decades
• Foodwatch Scandal over illegally disinfected mineral water: foodwatch sues Nestlé
• Foodwatch Eaux Perrier, Vichy, Vittel, Cristaline, etc. filtrées illégalement : une fraude massive contre laquelle foodwatch porte plainte
• Le Monde Nestlé reconnaît avoir eu recours à des traitements interdits sur des eaux minérales pour maintenir leur « sécurité alimentaire