Indian court overturns Nestle noodle ban

MUMBAI  An Indian court on Thursday overturned
a government ban on Nestle 's hugely popular Maggi
noodle brand ,but ordered further tests before the
product can be back on sale,

Nestle had gone to the court to challenge  the nationwide
ban ordered by India's food safety watchdog in  June after
tests by some states found lead levels exceeded  statutory
limits..

The Swiss food giant has always maintained the product
is safe to eat ,and has continued to sell it in other countries
In its Judgment ,the high court in the western city of
Mumbai called the ban "arbitrary "and said it violated the
principles

"have examined the evidence in great detail ,Since the
petitioner,Nestle has already agreed not to make and
sell Maggi until the food authorities are satisfied ,we
see no reason to allow any relief to food authorities "
Justice Vidyasagar Kanade told the court

"We direct that Nestle send five samples from each
batch of  Maggi for testing to three labs and only
if the lead is found to be lower than permitted
will they start manufacturing and sale again..

Share the Nestle India rose nearly four percent after
the ruling ,which came a day after India said it was
seeking damages of nearly $100 million from the
company for "unfair trade practices.
AFP