UFC-Que Choisir condemns “decisions that are not up to par”

Consumer associations expressed outrage after the court allowed the continued marketing of Perrier water under the name “natural mineral water”.

UFC-Que Choisir reproached Tuesday November 18 to France Inter “decisions that are not up to standard”after the Nanterre court decision permitted the continued marketing of Perrier water, a Nestlé Wasters brand, under the name “natural mineral water”. The consumer association has filed an interim appeal seeking a ban on this marketing.

“We are angry. The judge’s analysis is disappointing. We consider that the decision is not in accordance with the problems we condemn”reacts to French Inter Gwenaëlle Lejeune, lawyer in UFC-Que Choisir.

“What signal does this give? Maybe we should wait until people are seriously ill for this problem to be taken seriously. This is difficult for us”he added. “In theory, there may be a way to appeal. We’ll see what we do. This does not affect our determination to ensure the defense of consumer interests.”

The consumer association argued that the microfiltration used by the group on its water meant that it could no longer claim the name “natural mineral water”, and called for the water to be replaced. “marketing ban” And “fraud stop”. “The existence of health risks to consumers associated with Perrier waters labeled ‘natural mineral water’ is simply not substantiated by the evidence required in the summary process, so no harm is apparent”answered the court in its decision.