Greenpeace India recently released a report which stated that Indian teas were not safe for consumers as they contained residues of pesticides. Tea Board of India denied these allegations and said that the report is misleading as Indian teas are produced under stringent standards and are totally safe for the consumer. Greenpeace claims that the […]
Greenpeace Tests Tea Samples in India and Reveals Presence of Harmful Pesticide Residue
The Indian arm of the environmental pressure group ‘Greenpeace India’, has recently announced that Indian teas were not safe for consumers as they contained pesticides. Greenpeace claimed that samples taken from some of the most well known and popular brands in India showed the presence of WHO classified ‘highly hazardous’ (Class IB) and ‘moderately hazardous’ […]
NEW CODE GOVERNS INDIAN TEA INDUSTRY
Under a voluntary code known as Plant Protection Code (PPC), the Tea Board of India has announced new guidelines for the Indian tea planters. It strives on enhancing the quality of tea produced in the country. The guidelines under PPC aims at ensuring the controlled usage of plant protection products, with strong adherence to safety […]