Bombay HC to pronounce judgement on Thursday over Maggi ban

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday will pronounce its judgement on Nestle's appeal against the food regulator FSSAI's ban on Maggi noodles.

This even as the Centre has dragged food giant Nestle to the Consumer Forum NCDRC. Government has also sought compensation from Nestle in the case.

Meanwhile, Maggi manufacturer Nestle continues to maintain that tests and the decision to ban Maggi was arbitrary.

Maggi noodles, a popular brand of noodle manufactured in India, was banned in different states after a high level of lead along with excessive amounts of taste enhancer such as monosodium glutamate (MSG) were allegedly detected in the food item.

Lead content in 14 of 27 samples in India was allegedly found to be 2.8 PPM to 5 PPM (particle per million), which is above the prescribed limit of 2.5 PPM. Presence of excess lead is harmful for health.