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An inquiry says France's government covered up Nestle's illegal treatment of bottled water

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French government covered up decisions over illegal treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle , report says.

Report focused on Nestle 's years of use of treatments to avoid bacterial or chemical contamination of water labeled as “natural mineral water” for brands also including Contrex , Vittel and Hépar .

Such treatments are prohibited under French and European regulations.

French media reported the banned treatments last year .

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