Public perception of Perrier is currently dominated by a contamination treatment scandal and ongoing legal battles over its "natural mineral water" labeling. Despite a French court ruling in November 2025 allowing Nestlé to continue marketing Perrier as "natural mineral water" due to no proven health risks, competitors and consumer groups are still pursuing legal action, with one seeking €1.6 billion in damages. This controversy, which surfaced in 2025, has led to Nestlé initiating a sale process for its water unit, including Perrier, in early 2026.