Maggi Noodles Returns
Nestle India today begun Maggi noodles in the country, five months after the popular snack was banned over presence of unsafe levels of lead.
“The rollout has begun today. It has been a challenging period for the Nestle Organisation, and therefore, there is a feeling of satisfaction at bringing back Maggi noodles to the market,” Nestle India said today.
Last month, the Indian unit of the Swiss food giant said that newly manufactured samples of the instant noodles were cleared for consumption by all three laboratories compulsory by the Bombay High Court, adding that it would start retail sales of the snack soon.
“Now that the orders of the Bombay High Court have been complied with, we will make our best effort to commence the sale of MAGGI Noodles Masala within this month as well as continue engaging with states where permissions are needed or specific directions may be necessary,” Nestle India had said in a statement.
In June, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had banned Maggi noodles saying it was “unsafe and hazardous” for consumption after finding lead levels beyond permissible limits. The company had withdrawn the immediately noodle brand from the market.
