French Authorities Order Nestlé Waters to Remove Microfiltration from Perrier in Gard with Two-Month Compliance Deadline

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Updated May 8, 2025, 06:12 AM

French authorities have ordered Nestlé Waters to remove the microfiltration system from its Perrier mineral water production in the Gard region. The prefect of Gard has prohibited Perrier from using the label "Eau minérale naturelle" until the microfilters are withdrawn. This directive applies to all Nestlé Waters factories in France, including those producing Vittel, Contrex, and Hépar. Nestlé has been given a two-month deadline to comply with the order, with a final decision on the use of the "natural mineral water" designation expected by August 7. The ban on microfiltration has sparked concern among local officials and employees, who are mobilizing to support the workforce amid uncertainties about Perrier's future. Foodwatch, a consumer advocacy group, has indicated that legal challenges against Nestlé may continue despite the compliance order. Separately, workers at the Arkema Jarrie site have protested against job cuts, reflecting broader labor tensions in the region.

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✊ “For them, we are temporary workers”. Arkema workers shut the floodgates in the face of contempt from management This Tuesday, employees at the Arkema Jarrie site shut down their factory to protest against the loss of 154 jobs. https://t.co/79GEi9wD4m

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“We will continue to fight”: faced with threats to the future of Perrier, the region's elected officials mobilized to support employees https://t.co/HN0eUn0Sfr

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Perrier forced to abandon the filtration of its water: “This will not prevent Nestlé from facing justice”, warns Foodwatch https://t.co/MTWK2F2UpO