Nestlé India Limited has issued a clarification regarding a news item that appeared on moneycontrol.com on June 12, 2026, alleging insect detection in Maggi noodles. The company categorically rejects these claims, stating that they have not yet received the complaint sample and that their own quality analysis on batch and market samples, tested by an FSSAI accredited lab, confirms the absence of any infestation. Nestlé India emphasizes its commitment to stringent quality and food safety standards.
Nestlé India Addresses News Report on Maggi Quality
Nestlé India Limited has officially responded to a news item published on moneycontrol.com on June 12, 2026. The article, titled “Nestle India declines over 3% after FSSAI issues notice over alleged insect detection in Maggi,” prompted a clarification from the company to both the BSE and NSE.
Rejection of Allegations
In its official statement, Nestlé India categorically rejects the allegations circulating in the media regarding the presence of infestation in Maggi noodles. The company stated that it is yet to receive the complaint sample from the complainant, whose account has been found to be unreachable. A detailed representation, supported by relevant facts, quality records from batch and market samples, and test reports, has already been submitted to the competent authorities.
Commitment to Quality Standards
Nestlé India reaffirmed its adherence to stringent quality and food safety standards across all its manufacturing operations. The company highlighted that comprehensive quality analysis performed on batch and market samples, submitted to an FSSAI Accredited lab, confirmed the absence of infestation. They expressed confidence that the facts and evidence will conclusively establish the truth of the matter.
Response to Exchange Queries
Regarding specific queries from the stock exchanges, Nestlé India stated that there were no negotiations taking place that would explain the news. Furthermore, the company affirmed that all material information impacting its operations and performance, which necessitates disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations, has been regularly and accurately disclosed to the exchanges in a timely manner.
Complaint Handling Process
The company also detailed its handling of the initial complaint, which was reportedly raised through FSSAI based on a concern from an unverified social media account. Nestlé India attempted multiple times to obtain the complaint sample for assessment as per standard procedure but did not receive a response from the account holder. In parallel, a reference sample from the same batch was sent to an independent, FSSAI notified, and NABL accredited lab, which found the sample to be free of any infestation.
Regulatory Submissions
A detailed representation, including all relevant facts, quality records, and test reports, has been submitted to FSSAI in response to their fact-finding query. The company also noted that there are no ongoing regulatory or legal proceedings to report at this time.
Source: BSE
