In conditional relief for Nestlé India, the Bombay High Court on Thursday removed the six-month ban on the company's flagship Maggi noodles. The court said the famous noodle brand must be tested again before it goes on sale.
Incidentally, the Supreme Court is also likely to hear on Friday a petition filed by the government which has sought Rs 640 crore as damage from the Swiss company accused of unfair trade practices with regard to Maggi. Nestle has said the suit is a disappointment the matter of Maggi ban was sub-judice.
Nestle also said, "We confirm that we do not add Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) in the manufacture of Maggi noodles." The company further added that MSG is one of several forms of glutamic acid found in natural foods such as groundnuts/peanuts, wheat flour, tomatoes and cheese.
"As we use some of these ingredients in Maggi noodles, the product will contain natural glutamic acid. We therefore strongly reiterate that the 'No Added MSG' statement on the product was not an attempt to mislead consumers."
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Twitter reactions:
But the question is how many of u will actually give maggi a second chance...... ???????? https://t.co/p2cdoQSr96
— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 13, 2015
Don’t celebrate so soon: Maggi is not going to be back on your tables just yet https://t.co/4Sy5LPngNh
— Dhanya Rajendran (@dhanyarajendran) August 13, 2015
So GVL Narasimha Rao decides draconian notices to news channels who advised on Maggie? Ramdev?
— swati chaturvedi (@bainjal) August 13, 2015
Maggi ban lifted. Waiting for a movie abt a horrible company (Nestle) being KLPD'd by the govt so Indian Tobacco's Sunfeast noodles can sell
— Mihir Fadnavis (@mihirfadnavis) August 13, 2015
You better pass all the tests now Maggi. Don't let us down.
— Akshay Sirwani (@akshay_sirwani) August 13, 2015
It seems #Maggi is coming back a store near you soon. Ah- the gourmet chefs of the world - rejoice now! ????
— ☆゚.*・。Hemisha☆゚.*・。゚ (@Hemisha360) August 13, 2015
As anticipated, govt has egg on face on Maggi. Once again, govt shd risk polit capital wisely, not on noodles. Back off from #foodterrorism
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) August 13, 2015
Banned in 2 minutes, back in 2 months. #WelcomeBackMaggi. @ibnlive
— Zakka Jacob (@Zakka_Jacob) August 13, 2015
When he said 'Na Khaoonga, Na khaane doonga' , was he talking about Maggi.
— Vikas Goel (@vikaspgoel) August 12, 2015
Yo..???? Maggi Ban Lifted???? Malinga.. Must be the happiest Person Now???????????? http://t.co/byGE9qJkF3 pic.twitter.com/qX2bV6AshC
— DonMufflerman (@DonMufflerMan) August 13, 2015
#Maggi: What does the government want? What about #Indian companies with similar business practices? http://t.co/jc6MjcWhku
— Chitra Subramaniam (@chitraSD) August 13, 2015
If #Maggi tests proved negative , will govt compensate @NestleIndia for the losses due to the ban and also destroying tons of inventory?
— Tinu Cherian Abraham (@tinucherian) August 13, 2015
Rahul Gandhi - "Lagta hai aaj mummy ne #maggi banayi hai!" :) pic.twitter.com/00A037dv3J
— ?????? ???? ??! (@BhayanakPuppy) August 13, 2015
Maggi is back. Now you can again make 2 minute noodles in 10 minutes.
— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) August 13, 2015
To say mothers milk has 6x time MSG so #Maggi should be allowed is like saying mothers milk has pesticides so let people drink pesticides.
— Devinder Sharma (@Devinder_Sharma) August 13, 2015
May the forks be with you. #Maggi
— Bade Babu (@ClerkofGod) August 13, 2015
Porn is back. Maggi is back. People can go back to their two minutes to Nirvana lifestyles.
— Wildcard Vidyut (@Vidyut) August 13, 2015