Procon-SP notifies Nestlé for products with whey that copy originals

Procon-SP notified Nestlé Brasil asking for an explanation about the difference between the “Milk, Milk, Whey and Starch Mixture – MOÇA” and “Condensed Milk – Moça” and between the “Milk Cream Mixture – Moça” and the “Original Milk Cream – Girl”.

According to the institution, items with the word “mixture” are marketed in a “very similar” presentation to the originals and can confuse the consumer.

“Procon-SP is attentive to the increase in the offer of products similar to traditional ones and presented to the public in very similar packages, which can mislead the consumer, leading him to think he is buying and consuming another product, as in the case of whey-based dairy drink, for example. Clear, correct and true information is one of the basic rights provided for by the Consumer Defense Code”, writes Procon-SP in a statement.

Nestlé has until next Monday (26) to respond and should demonstrate the characteristics of each product, pointing out the nutritional differences and individualized indications of consumption of each one. In addition, the manufacturer must submit documents such as reports, advertising materials and product dissemination media.

It was also requested that Nestlé present documents referring to the authorization of commercialization of the products with the competent official bodies and documents that prove the quality tests carried out.

Ten more companies in the food sector were questioned about the characteristics of the products they put on the market and their respective presentations to the consuming public. Those notified were: Companhia de Alimentos Ibituruna (manufacturer of the UHT Olá milk beverage), Laticínios Trevo de Casa Branca (manufacturer of the UHT Aquila milk beverage), Laticínios Bela Vista (manufacturer of the UHT MeuBom milk beverage), Cooperativa Central Mineira de Laticínios – Cemil (UHT Performance dairy drink), Doce Mineiro (Triângulo Mineiro UHT dairy drink), Vigor Alimentos Leco (Food based on Leco Extra Creamy Butter and Margarine), Tella Barros Trade and Import of Cold and Dairy Products (Supreme Creamy Cream Cheese Flavor), Oceanic Comércio de Genres Alimentícios (which produces Crioulo Queijos Ralados Latco), Itambé Alimentos (which produces Parmesan Grated Itambé Cheese), Gran Foods Indústria e Comércio Eireli, which manufactures Do Chef Premiun Blend Olive Oil, and Nestlé Brasil.

Also according to Procon-SP, responses from companies have already begun to be forwarded to the defense agency and are under analysis.

In a note, Nestlé Brasil stated that it “received the notification from Procon-SP and that it will provide the necessary clarifications requested by the agency. Nestlé reinforces that it is an ethical company, which meets all the requirements of the legislation in force, including those referring to the composition and labeling of foods, as well as their respective advertising”