What triggered the French anti-fraud raids on Nestlé’s Perrier bottling site and lab?

The raids were part of an investigation initiated after a complaint alleging 'deceit' was filed with the Paris prosecutor by a consumer group, according to Radio France. The complaint concerned Perrier’s labeling practices, specifically whether treated water could still be legally marketed as natural mineral water.

Where exactly did the French anti-fraud officers conduct raids related to Perrier?

French anti-fraud officers raided two Nestlé-owned sites on Tuesday: the Perrier bottling site in Vergèze and a laboratory located in the Vosges mountains, as confirmed by a Nestlé spokesperson in an emailed statement.

French officers raid Nestle's Perrier water bottling site

May 19, 2026

French anti-fraud officers raided Nestle's Perrier bottling sites following a consumer complaint alleging deceptive labeling of treated water as natural mineral water. Nestle confirmed full cooperation with authorities during the ongoing investigation.

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