Milo controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Nutrition research independence controversy in Malaysia
A report stated that Nestlé financed the Nutrition Society of Malaysia and reviewed articles associated with the society. The disclosure raised concerns about scientific impartiality in communications supporting Milo and similar products. Coverage also questioned the product's sugar and maltodextrin content and its presentation as a health product.
2017
Ethical concerns over child-directed marketing in the Philippines
The Department of Education partnership was criticized as raising questions about whether a sweetened beverage should be promoted through school-related messaging to children.