Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France
Published: 8/8/2025

France's Perrier faces scrutiny over a bottled water scandal as concerns grow about environmental impacts and climate change affecting natural mineral water claims. Major brands like Perrier are under investigation for illegal water treatment methods that may compromise their "natural mineral water" label. With revelations of filtration system fraud, the industry's credibility is at stake, prompting calls for sustainable practices amid climate challenges. Perrier's parent company Nestlé faces controversy over alleged collusion with the government to suppress water quality concerns, raising questions about the purity of their famous mineral water.