Core Points - The Swiss company Nestlé, producer of Perrier mineral water, is accused of consumer fraud according to a Senate investigation report [1] - The report indicates that French government agencies failed to regulate and may have intentionally covered up the company's actions, including concealing water source contamination and relaxing mineral water treatment standards [1] - The scandal was exposed by French media in early 2024, revealing that Perrier's production facilities illegally treated contaminated water using methods meant for tap water, resulting in products that do not meet "natural mineral water" standards and pose health risks due to contaminants like E. coli and enterococci [1] - A special committee was established by the French Senate at the end of 2024 to investigate the matter, leading to the release of a report described by the media as "explosive" and "shocking" [1]