Hong Kong and Singapore earlier this month banned the sale of MDH and Everest, claiming that they detected the presence of carcinogenic pesticide ethylene oxide in several spice mixes.
The move comes after the consumer affairs ministry and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) expressed concerns about Nestle’s sugar content, taking note of the global report published by Swiss NGO Public Eye.
In its investor presentation post earnings, the FMCG giant said that it is dialling up benefits and nutrition science on the pack to help consumers make informed choices about their food and beverage consumption.