India, April 19 -- Food and beverages company Nestle has come under intense criticism after a report revealed that it adds 2.7 grams of sugar per serving of its baby food Cerelac sold in India but does not follow the same practice in Germany and the UK.

Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) made the claim in their report after examining 150 baby products sold in different countries in a Belgian laboratory.

The findings showed that the samples exceeded established international food safety guidelines.

According to the report the company sells Cerelac with added sugar in South Asia (including India), Africa, and Latin America compared to markets in Europe.

The revelation has triggered criticism against...