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Nearly Half of Tea Samples Fail Food Safety Standards Over Two Years 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Key Update Nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The findings have raised fresh concerns about tea quality, pesticide residues, and compliance with food safety regulations. Almost 1,550 Samples Failed Quality Tests
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Half of Nepal Tea Fails India’s Safety Tests; Industry Seeks Stricter Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- December 1, 2025
Key Update More than 50% of Nepal tea samples tested in India failed to meet FSSAI food safety standards, according to filings submitted to the Calcutta High Court. The Tea Board, which regulates India’s tea industry, told the court that 22 of the 43 samples collected in FY25 failed mandatory checks. Authorities also destroyed 27,570
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Nearly Half of Tea Samples Fail Food Safety Standards Over Two Years
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Half of Nepal Tea Fails India’s Safety Tests; Industry Seeks Stricter Checks
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety
- December 1, 2025