Top 10 things Nestle's global CEO said in defence of Maggi noodles

Paul Bulcke, Nestle's global CEO, said that an internal investigation found Maggi safe for consumption

AAt a press conference to address the food safety concerns over the Maggi noodle brand, Nestle's global CEO Paul Bulcke said that the noodles are safe for consumption. He also added that the multi-national food and beverage giant will not challenge the testing methodologies of the Indian authorities. Here are highlights of Bulcke's statement to the Indian media:

1. Maggi is safe for consumption. We have the same quality standards everywhere in the world  

2. Maggi noodles have been trusted in India for over 30 years

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3. This controversy has led to consumers losing trust in us. We do not put MSG in our products

4. No lead found in 1,000 Maggi batches tested internally

5. With our consumers in mind, we shall work with the authorities to clear this situation

6. I am very confident that we will be back as soon as possible. That is our prime objective

7. Product quality and safety is of paramount priority

8. We don't have data from any of the third party tests conducted on Maggi

9. India is important to Nestle and that's why I am here. To see where we are and take the right decisions

10. Not going to pull Maggi noodles from shelves in UK or any other country